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November 03, 2016

"Conscious Coupling:" The Secret of Successful Dating After Divorce

November 03, 2016/ Regina A. DeMeo

We've all heard of "conscious uncoupling" by now, but taking a "conscious" approach to dating is key to success. Four tips for getting it right when you get back out there.

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November 03, 2016/ Regina A. DeMeo/
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November 02, 2016

Is There a Best Age For Kids to Face a Divorce?

November 02, 2016/ Wendy Paris

When you divorce matters less than how you do it. How to help kids thrive, whatever their age. 

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November 02, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
Dear Splitopian, Parenting, Editor's Picks
November 02, 2016

Divorced Men Can Make Better Partners

November 02, 2016/ Wendy Newman
Divorced Men Can Make Better Partners

BOOK EXCERPT: "Many of them know how to and are (eventually) willing to commit." Wendy Newman, author of 121 First Dates, shares details from her own dating life. 

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November 02, 2016/ Wendy Newman/
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November 02, 2016

Friends of the Divorcing Deserve No-Fault, Too

November 02, 2016/ Caroline Jumpertz

Are you making friends choose sides?  Writer Caroline Jumpertz doesn't want to lose any more loved ones in other people's divorces. 

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November 02, 2016

Must We Follow State Child Support Guidelines? We Like Our Plan!

November 02, 2016/ Splitopia Staff

While most states let you opt out of state-mandated formulas, you still need a fair agreement for everyone's happiness. (1 Question, 3 Lawyers)

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November 02, 2016/ Splitopia Staff/
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October 31, 2016

How Do I Avoid Spending My Savings on Divorce Lawyers?

October 31, 2016/ Splitopia Staff
How Do I Avoid Spending My Savings on Divorce Lawyers?

1 QUESTION, 3 LAWERS: There are many ways to reduce the legal cost of divorce. Here seven good ones. 

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October 31, 2016/ Splitopia Staff/
Legal Advice, Money, Editor's Picks
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October 27, 2016

Setting a Positive Tone in Divorce for Children

October 27, 2016/ Wendy Paris

Our advice column has just launched!  A reader writes in: How do we avoid having our children pit us against each other? 

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October 27, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
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October 26, 2016

3 Reasons Being a (Single) Mom Makes You Hot

October 26, 2016/ Laura Brienza
3 Reasons Being a (Single) Mom Makes You Hot

Telling a date that you have, um . . . children, can feel scary.  But parenting builds valuable (sexy) skills, as TV's The Mindy Project shows. 

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October 26, 2016/ Laura Brienza/
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October 26, 2016

Read These (Easy) Rules for Successful Step-Parenting

October 26, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Read These (Easy) Rules for Successful Step-Parenting

A stepparent is not a legal relationship, meaning the connection is what really matters. 

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October 26, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
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October 26, 2016

Everything I Need to Know about Divorce I Learned from The Odd Couple

October 26, 2016/ Rebecca Cullen

Splitopia.com Contributing Writer Rebecca Cullen riffs on how The Odd Couple helped her through her parents' divorce, and her own by showing the power of friendship.

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October 19, 2016

I Was a Typical Divorce Lawyer, Until I Got Divorced

October 19, 2016/ Katherine Miller

LAWYERS SPEAK OUT: "I can’t state this strongly enough: the adversarial, traditional legal process can destroy families, and lives."

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October 19, 2016/ Katherine Miller/
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mediation, adversarial law, Front Page Middle, personal essay
October 19, 2016

Struggling to Move Forward? Try Walking in a Circle

October 19, 2016/ Linda Zukauskas
Struggling to Move Forward? Try Walking in a Circle

Walking a labyrinth is a from of meditation-while-moving.  It can help you get centered and gain clarity about what to do next. 

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October 19, 2016

Principle of Parting #1: Commit to Self-Compassion

October 19, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Principle of Parting #1: Commit to Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is one of the most important traits to develop to have a good divorce. Here's how. 

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October 19, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
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October 19, 2016

Who Gets Custody of the Congregation?

October 19, 2016/ Amy Zietlow

Divorce, like other major life changes, can impact your religious observance and spirituality.  Four things to consider, including: Must you break up with your congregation? 

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October 19, 2016/ Amy Zietlow/
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October 12, 2016

Who Walks Down the Aisle? 5 Tips for a Wedding with Stepparents Involved

October 12, 2016/ Amy Zietlow
Who Walks Down the Aisle? 5 Tips for a Wedding with Stepparents Involved

Parents, stepparents, step-siblings, oh my! How to honor all those you call family when planning a wedding.  

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October 12, 2016/ Amy Zietlow/
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stepparents, wedding, marriage, families
October 12, 2016

Divorce Settlement 101: Interest-Based Negotiation

October 12, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Divorce Settlement 101: Interest-Based Negotiation

Q&A: Austin-based collaborative lawyer Janice Green on the critical difference between interests and positions.

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October 12, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
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October 12, 2016

Divorce on HBO: Behind the Scenes with Cast and Creators

October 12, 2016/ Mekeisha Madden Toby
Divorce on HBO: Behind the Scenes with Cast and Creators

HBO’s new relationship comedy Divorce is more about marriage than the breaking up of one. The creators and stars dish.

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October 12, 2016/ Mekeisha Madden Toby/
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October 12, 2016

Help! I Can't Eat

October 12, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Help! I Can't Eat

Many people drop weight dramatically in divorce.  Clinical nutritionist Inna Topiler offers five ways to keep healthy.

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October 12, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
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stress, weight loss, health
October 12, 2016

10 Tips For a Friend Facing Divorce

October 12, 2016/ Lara Bazelon
10 Tips For a Friend Facing Divorce

What you need to know to get through your divorce and get on—from how to tell the kids to remembering to indulge yourself, within reason.

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October 12, 2016/ Lara Bazelon/
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friends divorce, unsolicited advice, Front Page Middle
October 05, 2016

Laughter in the Face of It: Splitopia Improv Show

October 05, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Laughter in the Face of It: Splitopia Improv Show

Why I decided to do an improv comedy show about divorce. 

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October 05, 2016/ Wendy Paris/
Wendy's Blog, Coping & Thriving, Friends Relatives Commu
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