“I Grew Balls”: How One Wife Confronted The ‘Other Woman’ To Find The Truth

Submitted by Delaine
It wasn’t until ’she’ phoned in the middle of the night that Pam became suspicious.  The woman was obviously drunk, her voice a string of slurs.  And when Pam asked, “Who is this?”, all she got heard was “(Giggles) Just a friend…(click).”
The next day, Pam confronted her husband.  Completely taken off guard, he insisted they were “only [...]

Legal Action Can Help Mold A Child-Like Ex Into A Better Man

Submitted by Delaine
Sometimes dealing with an ex can feel like you’re dealing with a child:  you give and give and give….you kindly explain the same thing over and over and over again …yet still they don’t ‘get it.’ And though it’s sad to say - and painful to have to do - sometimes we have to take legal [...]

Ask The Divorce Doctor: When the Ex Isn’t Paying

Editor’s Note: Erica Manfred, author of He’s History, You’re Not: Surviving Divorce After 40, writes a weekly column at www.wowowow.com.
She answers reader questions about divorce, everything from how to deal with betrayal, to surviving the first year, to dating again, to finding a new career. If you have a question for the “Divorce Doctor,” [...]

To Change Or Not To Change…The LOCKS

Submitted by Delaine
Two months into his divorce, Mike returned home early from work one afternoon to a big surprise:  his ex-wife had let herself in and was standing in his living room.   “I needed to come by and pick up a few things,” she said casually.  “I tried calling you earlier.  Didn’t you get my message?  I didn’t think [...]

When “Favors” Are Treated Like Demands

Submitted by: Delaine
I’ve seen it happen on too many occasions to count : ex-partners making demands of their former spouses instead of treating them as the ‘favors’ they truly are. Is their attitude in part caused by ignorance of the law and parenting?  Perhaps.  Could their demands, in part, be a control tactic?  That’s possible too; an attitude [...]

When an Ex Won’t Let Go

Submitted by: Joni James

Divorce must end. There has to be a point where everyone finds neutrality around the events of divorce. We can’t move ahead without letting go of our past, clearing the way for better things to come into our lives. There are many ways to hold on: longing, depression, actively seeking attention. Other [...]

Shielding Your Kids From “The Heat”

Studies have shown that it’s the ongoing hostilities between divorcing parents that really emotionally damage and traumatize children.   So how do you protect your children’s emotional well-being if divorce matters are in the Red Zone, the two of you aren’t speaking, and you can’t even stand being in the same building as him/her?
You may ‘know’ you should smile and talk civilly and put on [...]

Her Ex bought a WHAT? I thought he was broke!

Submitted by Delaine
They’ve been apart now for three years.  Their divorce only became official a few months ago.  And I swear to God, no word of a lie, he has lamented over how broke he is ever since they separated.
But the other day, my best friend Hali, now his ex-wife, shocked me by blurting:  “Guess who [...]

Improve Communication With Your Ex (BONUS: AVOID SEEING HIS/HER FACE)

Submitted by: Delaine
 
This past week, a divorcing girlfriend told me about ’collaborative software’, something her divorce mediator had recommended.  Her and her ex’s parenting schedules are hectic and becoming a source of contention because of miscommunication.  Moreover, she’s at the point where she really doesn’t want to see his face or talk to him if she doesn’t have to.  Collaborative software can help alleviate that; [...]

POWER: A Scary Reason Why Some Exes Bow Out On Time With Their Kids

Submitted by Delaine
Does this scenario rings any bells?
Sue is the primary caregiver of her two children.  Her ex, Brian, is a part-time dad who pays child support and takes the kids every second weekend and one evening/week.
When they first got separated, Brian was very concerned about his limited access to the kids; he wanted them [...]

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