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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
How Inflation Impacts Divorce
Rising inflation has come to dominate the news, and you may notice its effects as you pay higher prices at the gas pump and the grocery...
Leslie Garske
Aug 1, 20225 min read
EVALUATING THE EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF A RELATIONSHIP
Before you take the next step in your relationship, consider checking in about the emotional health of the partnership. Similar to the...
Leslie Garske
Jul 13, 20223 min read
5 Financial Challenges Women Face During & After Divorce
Divorce is a difficult process regardless of the circumstances. People have to go through the emotional pain of abandoning the dream of a...
Leslie Garske
Jul 9, 20223 min read
No Cost Self-Care During Divorce? Is That Even Possible?
You can spend money to “treat yourself” to a spa day or a new outfit, but that is not necessary for self-care. When you are separating or...
Leslie Garske
Jul 9, 20221 min read
7 Steps To Financial Recovery After a Messy Divorce
Divorce can change your life. Especially, a messy one can be financially damaging, and you may have to give up your lifestyle. Your...
Leslie Garske
Jun 27, 20221 min read
Work Productivity! Staying Motivated at Work After a Divorce
Work is often the farthest thing from a mother’s mind after a divorce. This is an incredibly emotional and stressful time, which...
Leslie Garske
Jun 13, 20221 min read
Managing Summer Vacation after Separation & Divorce
By Kids in the Middle You’re past the stressful stages of divorce, vacation plans are in the works, and you’re ready to enjoy some...
Leslie Garske
Apr 25, 20221 min read
How to Retool Your Retirement Plan After Divorce
When it comes to retirement, divorce can be disruptive at best and devastating at worst. This is especially true of divorce after age 50....
Leslie Garske
Apr 20, 20221 min read
Divorce Recovery: Creating Space for Feeling and Healing
There is so much to do post-divorce, from reimagining life without your spouse to helping your kids and family understand the changes, it...
Leslie Garske
Apr 20, 20221 min read
Garske Divorce Mediation - Annual Tune Up Package
Having clear expectations when designing your parenting plan can help ensure smooth sailing as you move forward with co-parenting. The...
Leslie Garske
Apr 17, 20221 min read
How To Encourage Your Soon-To-Be-Ex To Mediate Your Divorce
I often get phone calls from women who want to avoid an adversarial divorce and all the associated legal costs. We’ll discuss how...
Leslie Garske
Apr 9, 20221 min read
Divorce Is Hard. Here’s How You Can Help Those Going Through One.
Mette Harrison, a novelist who also works in the financial industry, was blindsided in 2020 when her husband of 30 years asked for a...
Leslie Garske
Apr 3, 20222 min read
How Getting Divorced Affects Your Roth IRA
If you got divorced this year, you might be wondering how that will affect your Roth IRA and that of your partner. The simple answer? It...
Leslie Garske
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Mindful Mediation Divorce Resources
Wisdom & Tools for the Journey
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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