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    • Is Your Divorce on Life Support?

      By Nancy Kay | Love + Sex – Mon, Oct 29, 2012 1:32 PM EDT

      Life SupportLife Support

      Many women and men ask me, "Why is my divorce taking so long?"

      They also want to know, "What can I do to help things go more smoothly and cost less money?"

      I usually find that there are 3 Key Reasons Why you are Stuck in a Divorce that is not moving forward.

      1. You feel overwhelmed and are not sure how to choose an attorney or mediator, or what type of divorce process would be best for you.

      2. You are unhappy with the divorce attorney you have started with but are not sure if you should stick with them. Even if you decide to leave your current attorney, how will you know which attorney to choose next and if it will be better than what you have now?

      3. You are not sure of how the legal process unfolds and what you can expect when. Communication is not going well between you, your spouse and your attorney or mediator. You are tired of seeing that everything is stalled until suddenly decisions are made at the very last minute when you are most frustrated.

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    • Curbing the Physical and Emotional Health Impact of Divorce

      By Nancy Kay | Love + Sex – Wed, Sep 26, 2012 7:55 PM EDT

      The majority of people marry with the hope and expectation that it will be a mutually rewarding relationship that will last forever. So, it is not surprising that divorce can be a painful experience for almost everyone. Some individuals are better equipped to handle the stresses, challenges and new opportunities of divorce than others. However, as recent medical studies are uncovering, the health of some individuals suffers both physically and emotionally during the process as well as long term.

      Handling the Stress of DivorceHandling the Stress of Divorce

      Research shows that divorce immediately increases psychological distress and has a long-term negative effect on the physical health of divorced people. When compared with adults in a stable marriage, on average divorced adults have poorer physical and mental health. Some common physical and mental health problems include a general lack of happiness, depression stemming from psychological stress and poor self-esteem, as well as some serious health concerns.

      A 2009 study published in

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