Today in my Family Law Mediator Training we heard from a Domestic Violence specialist. As she discussed psychological and financial abuse I recalled my former life. She talked about how in some relationships one spouse is granted an “allowance,” has no access to the bank accounts, handles none of the financial matters. I had aContinue reading “Financial Abuse 💸🤑”
Category Archives: divorce
Why I Chose to Seek an Annulment
Some of you have probably heard of an annulment but most will have no real understanding of the term. The Webster’s/Wikipedia definition of annulment is basically (paraphrasing) a determination that a marriage was void from the beginning. This of course differs from the legal act of a divorce which terminates the marriage but allows thatContinue reading “Why I Chose to Seek an Annulment”
Never Ending Saga
Today we are going to find out if in Florida someone can effectively steal your children, have you threatened in the public right of way, stalk and harass you, act as conduit for hidden marital assets and not only get away with it but charge their victim for the pleasure. Stay tuned.
Kids
Sometimes my kids drive me crazy. They interrupt my thoughts. They always need something. They resist my directions as I try to move our family forward in orderly direction. They request food and do not eat it. I buy them clothes and they do not wear them. And sometimes it is annoying when people speakContinue reading “Kids”
Holidays Without Your Kids 😢🎄🤶
When you are a single mom the first holiday without your kids can be devastating. This year my kids were with me the last week of school and we tried to incorporate some fun pre-Christmas activities. For example we decorated pre-baked cookies. When they were really little my Mom was still alive and would bringContinue reading “Holidays Without Your Kids 😢🎄🤶”
Notes From Real Life 