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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...

Creating a Less Stressful Co-Parenting Experience

Jun 26, 20232 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...

Can a Divorce Mediator Really Be Neutral?

May 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...

Jayne Sanders

Mar 27, 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...

9 Inexpensive Self-Care Tips for During Divorcee

Feb 15, 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...

Jan 29, 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...

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Jan 24, 20231 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,...

Jan 4, 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...

Stress, depression, and the holidays: Tips for coping

Dec 13, 20224 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...

8 Empowering Things to Know About Your 401K During Divorce

Nov 17, 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...

Oct 24, 20226 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...

Sep 13, 20222 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...

Wake Up And Walk! 7 Benefits Of Taking A Morning Stroll

Aug 29, 20223 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...

What You Need to Know About Legal Separation

Aug 25, 20224 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...

Aug 9, 20227 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...

Aug 1, 20225 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...

EVALUATING THE EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF A RELATIONSHIP

Jul 13, 20223 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...

5 Financial Challenges Women Face During & After Divorce

Jul 9, 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...

No Cost Self-Care During Divorce? Is That Even Possible?

Jul 9, 20221 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...

7 Steps To Financial Recovery After a Messy Divorce

Jun 27, 20221 min read