Divorce Empowerment Blog

Research, education, and preparation are essential to empowerment and the best outcome post-divorce. My posts support and equip you as you go through your divorce journey with counsel and tools to set up your next best life chapter.

Divorce Mediation: Is it Right for You?
Joan Mankoff Joan Mankoff

Divorce Mediation: Is it Right for You?

Divorce mediation is a viable, low-conflict, lower cost option for divorce. But is it right for you? Understand the pros and cons to mediation, what’s needed to make it work, and when to call mediation quits.

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Gray Divorce and The Lost and Found Community
Joan Mankoff Joan Mankoff

Gray Divorce and The Lost and Found Community

Gray divorce is often equated with loss of an established community. But the reality is that most 50 somethings are going through major life changes, regardless if they are married or not. This poses an opportunity for the 50 and over crowd going through divorce to more easily re-establish themselves as all their peers are doing the same. What are the first steps in this community building journey?

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Divorce Goals:                 Reaching the “Shredding” Phase
Joan Mankoff Joan Mankoff

Divorce Goals: Reaching the “Shredding” Phase

The “shredding” phase is an important goal for you post-divorce. This pivotal moment provides perspective and clarity for final closure and reinforces the freedom to continue building your next life chapter. Intrigued? Read on…

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