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Is Your Attorney Really On Your Side? – Why You May Also Need a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
By Leslie S. Garske #DIYdivorces or using an inexperienced lawyer may lead to costly mistakes, such as overlooking important financial...
Leslie Garske
Aug 21, 20234 min read
5 Back-to-School Tips for Separated and Divorced Parents
By Divorce Magazine Back-to-school is always a stressful time for children and parents; some greet it with joyful excitement, while...
Leslie Garske
Aug 2, 20234 min read
The Top 3 Divorce Settlement Mistakes
By Leslie S. Garske The Top 3 Divorce Settlement Mistakes When you are facing a life-changing decision like divorce, what do you think...
Leslie Garske
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Navigating Blended Families with Jessica Kallweit
By Jessica Kallweit On this episode of Breaking Upward, host Beth Andersen, Owner & Attorney at Andersen Law PC interviews Jessica...
Jessica Kallweit
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Creating a Less Stressful Co-Parenting Experience
By Leslie S. Garske Co-parenting can be a challenging task, but there are several strategies you can implement to make it less stressful...
Leslie Garske
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Can a Divorce Mediator Really Be Neutral?
By Leslie S. Garske Divorce mediators are trained to remain neutral and impartial throughout the process. They are skilled in...
Leslie Garske
May 26, 20232 min read
The Benefits of Global Travel
By Jayne Sanders, How does a stronger immune system sound? How about enhanced happiness and satisfaction? Reduced stress? And I’m just...
Jayne Sanders
Mar 27, 20232 min read
9 Inexpensive Self-Care Tips for During Divorcee
No matter how necessary it may be and how it benefits you in the long run, divorce is a traumatic loss. Your body, mind, and soul react...
Leslie Garske
Feb 15, 20232 min read
Valentine's Day After Divorce
If you’ve been married for some time — no matter how happy or problematic that relationship was — Valentine’s Day was probably still...
Leslie Garske
Jan 29, 20232 min read
Garske Mediation Book Recommendation
Intended to inform and inspire, The D-Word is an honest, firsthand look at divorce and its ramifications. Parents, grandparents, friends,...
assistant837
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Traveling Single
You have weathered the storm and are taking steps into your next chapter. We are here to provide resources for you in your next steps and...
Leslie Garske
Jan 4, 20231 min read
Stress, depression, and the holidays: Tips for coping
By MayoClinic.com The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays often...
Leslie Garske
Dec 13, 20224 min read
8 Empowering Things to Know About Your 401K During Divorce
By SecondSaturday.com What’s Going to Happen to My 401k If I Get Divorced? Your 401k may represent the bulk of your retirement savings so...
Leslie Garske
Nov 17, 20224 min read
24 Fun Things to Do in November
By RealSimple.com November may be just past prime apple- and pumpkin-picking time, but there are still plenty of fun fall activities to...
Leslie Garske
Oct 24, 20226 min read
The Effects of Divorce on Women
Most divorced couples expect to go through a tough adjustment period immediately after the marriage comes to an official end. It's...
Leslie Garske
Sep 13, 20222 min read
Wake Up And Walk! 7 Benefits Of Taking A Morning Stroll
Still having difficulty fitting exercise into your day? Start by heading out for a morning walk. No matter your fitness level, walking...
Leslie Garske
Aug 29, 20223 min read
What You Need to Know About Legal Separation
Legal separation is one of many options when dealing with your marriage. It’s not a good idea to jump into things without understanding...
Leslie Garske
Aug 25, 20224 min read
10 Tips for a Peaceful Divorce
By now we are all too familiar with the popular movement to “consciously uncouple,” and while it sounds lovely in theory, I used to...
Leslie Garske
Aug 9, 20227 min read
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Explore our video library of interviews with experts in the divorce field - from therapists, to housing experts, to life coaches. The healing can begin now for you and your family, our hope is that these videos will encourage you on that path.
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