Category: Divorce

Sylvester Stallone and his wife, Jennifer Flavin, have decided to give marriage another go. (PHOTO: Gallo Images / Getty Images)Sylvester Stallone and his wife, Jennifer Flavin, have decided to give marriage another go. (PHOTO: Gallo Images / Getty Images)

The Stallones are back on. Sylvester Stallone and his wife, Jennifer Flavin, have decided to reconcile a month after the former model filed for divorce.

Sly’s representative told news outlets that the pair “decided to meet back up at home, where they talked and were able to work out their differences”.

“They’re both extremely happy.”

The Rambo star hinted at a reconciliation early last week when he posted lovey-dovey photos of him and his wife on Instagram.

Just a day after the telling social media post, the pair filed an order of abatement at the Palm Beach County Circuit Court, which means they’re suspending the divorce proceedings.

According to the court filing, Jennifer (54) and Sylvester (76) agreed “that it’s in the best interests of each of them individually, and

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Divorce is one of the most devastating things you can go through, not just emotionally but financially, as well. Many women come out of the process with a financial situation that seems disastrous.  Part of the reason is because the divorce process is so expensive, but part of it is because they are often left having to pay bills with less money than they had before. That said, I promise there is hope. In this article, I want to offer you 8 money management tips to help you feel less stressed and more optimistic about your financial situation.

8 Money Management Tips for after the divorce

1. Figure out what you have.

If your divorce just wrapped up, you’re probably intimately aware of what you have when it comes to money. Now is the time to make a list of all the bank accounts, credit cards, investment accounts, retirement accounts,

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Dear Carolyn: Our 40-year-old son, who lives about 900 miles away, announced he is divorcing. We knew they were stressed by highly demanding work schedules, busy young children, homeownership and the like, but the Zoom calls and quick visits seemed good. We were therefore shocked to hear him say he has been miserable and is in love with someone in another state whom he met through work. He said she has been his support and confidante since he and his wife “grew apart” three years ago, when they were expecting their second child.

His wife, who was completely blindsided, evidently found out by accident when she was using his phone. Instead of giving up the affair, he moved out immediately and legal papers have been filed. He says the other woman will sell her house and live with him after the divorce is final, and he is confident he will

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That first Thanksgiving when you’re going through a divorce can be brutal. It’s hard to feel thankful when you’re trying to cope with your awful divorce, and all you can think about is that your marriage is over, your kids are crying, finances might feel stressful, and the future is scary. But I know you know this deep in your heart: There are so many reasons to be thankful on Thanksgiving, despite your awful divorce.

It’s not easy, but this article is about focusing on all the things you have to be thankful for, despite your awful, awful divorce.

Here are 10 reasons to be thankful on Thanksgiving, and I’m really getting back to basics here because I think it is important not to lose sight of all the miracles—the gifts that are occurring FOR YOU every second.

1. YOUR KIDS.

You might really be at odds with your

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The holiday season is such a fun time to go to your mailbox. Why? Because you probably get some beautiful holiday and Christmas cards from family and friends. You get to see everyone’s kids, how much they’ve grown, and smiling, happy faces. You also get to send your holiday cards, spreading good cheer and your kids happy faces. But what happens when you get divorced? Should you still send holiday cards? This article addresses holiday and Christmas card etiquette after divorce.

What should the return address label read?

What should the greeting say?

How should you sign the card?

Can you still use “The Smiths?” even if “The Smiths” aren’t living in the same house any longer?

Will people think it’s weird if your ex isn’t in the picture? (literally?)

Should you even send them?

These are all really tough questions, especially if this is your first holiday season and

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Anger during divorce is completely normal and understandable.  I think it is healthy to live those emotions–to feel them. Actually, I think it’s unhealthy if a person getting divorced doesn’t have anger. Most people who have been through a divorce have anger. They are furious at the ex, resentful, and bitter, at times. But, eventually those feelings fade and people move on. That said, a lot of people ask, “How do you stop being angry about divorce?”

The answer to this question is complicated because every divorce situation is unique, and everyone has his or her own timetable and range and variety of emotions to process and handle.

So, I will try to answer based on my own experience, and on the hundreds of divorce stories I’ve heard (and written about.) When I got divorced several years ago, I was angry. Really angry. I was angry with myself, angry with

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