Your Attorney

The best way to work with your attorney is to empower yourself by understanding the divorce process in your state.  Don’t ever assume that your attorney will take care of everything.  Not only are you the boss when you hire an attorney, but you are the one who has the most to gain or lose.  […]

Marriage—Misguided Reasons to Stay

Divorce is difficult.  It is a battle.  These are the reasons why many people stay in a bad marriage.  People use various excuses for staying in a bad marriage:  children, money, vows they made when they married.  Life is too short to stay in a bad marriage. Read “The Top Misguided Reasons to Stay in a Bad […]

A Happy Marriage

On February 10, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Marriage, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

A lasting marriage does not always mean a happy marriage.  There are plenty of miserable couples who have stayed together because of their children, religion or economic reasons.  But for many couples it’s not enough to just stay together.  They want a relationship that is meaningful and satisfying. People are looking for a partnership, and […]

“I Love You”

On February 8, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

In times of fiscal austerity, women are ready for an old-fashioned Valentine’s—tokens of romance like cards and flowers.  According to a new poll by iVillage.com—most important of all, they want a simple “I Love You.”

Sex Advice for Men

On January 31, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Marriage, Prepare for Divorce, Sex, by leslye

Proctor & Gamble has created a web site for husbands and fathers offering advice on sex.  Most sex advice for men is found in publications directed towards singles.  The P & G site also gets out of the bedroom, offering tips on many other facets of a man’s life.  www.ManoftheHouse.com

Play Poker

On January 30, 2011, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

When you get angry, you lose.  Play poker.  Don’t show your hand!

The Importance of Self-esteem

On January 28, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, Prepare for Divorce, Sex, by leslye

Self-esteem has the edge on sex and money.  Young people crave boosts to their self-esteem more than sex and money, a new study says.  College students rated receiving compliments, or doing well on a test, above such pleasurable activities as sex or receiving a paycheck.

Is Your Lawyer’s Bill Too High?

HALT has just released its latest Citizens Legal Guide, Is Your Lawyer’s Bill Too High? How to Avoid (and Resolve) Fee Disputes. www.halt.org Halt’s collection of self-help law articles is bigger thanks to a new collaboration with Nolo.com.