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Are We Being Too Fair? When “Easy” Agreements Hurt You Later
Most people don’t walk into an uncontested divorce trying to win.They’re tired.They want peace.They want closure.They want it over — without drama, without lawyers battling in court, without the emotional mess they’ve already lived through. So they say things...
Why Does This Feel Harder Now That We’re Being Nice to Each Other?
It’s strange, isn’t it?You spent months — maybe years — in a cycle of tension, resentment, sharp words, or just emotional distance. But now that you’re both finally calm, making rational decisions, and trying to end things respectfully…Suddenly the weight hits you.Not...
He Says He’ll “Handle the Paperwork”—Should I Be Worried?
It starts with something small.“He said he’d handle the paperwork.”And honestly, that sounds like a relief—because who wants to deal with all that legal language and fine print? But when you’re ending a marriage, the person who controls the paperwork controls the...
We Promised to Stay Friends—So Why Is Divorce So Awkward?
We Promised to Stay Friends—So Why Is Divorce So Awkward? You told each other it wouldn’t be messy. No yelling, no lawyers fighting it out in court, just two adults agreeing to move on.But now that you’re actually signing papers and dividing life into “yours” and...
He Says He’ll Do the Right Thing—But There’s Nothing in Writing
“I trust him.”That’s what a lot of clients say in the beginning. And truthfully? You probably have every reason to believe that your ex—or soon-to-be ex—means well. But even the most well-meaning promises can disappear when circumstances change. That’s why having...
They Keep Saying ‘Let’s Just Handle It Ourselves’—Should I Still Get a Lawyer?
DIY Divorce Isn’t Always as “Simple” as It Sounds When a spouse or partner says, “We don’t need lawyers—we’re keeping it friendly,” it can feel like the mature, low-conflict option. Maybe you agree on the big stuff. Maybe you just want it over. And maybe... you’re...
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