In this section you will find articles of advice, stories and experiences from PSP members who have or are going through a divorce. If you are looking for PSP mebers of professionals to help you, here is where you will PSP Member reviews for:

Collaborative Lawyers

Divorce Coaches and Counselors

Lawyers - Divorce & Separation

Therapists

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Dating Apps (sigh): A Discussion From Our Single/Divorced/Separated Group

So you’re looking to enter (or re-enter) the exciting world of dating! It can certainly be daunting, but just know—all of us at Park Slope Parents are rooting for you! Here is some handy advice for navigating those pesky dating apps. 

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Tips for Traveling Alone with the Kids

Traveling can feel especially stressful when you are doing it alone with little kids. Parents share tips of how they managed it.

Join the SDS Group (Separated, Divorced, Single Parents)

The purpose of the SDS (Separated, Divorced, and Single) Parents group is to provide positive support and resources for parents dealing with issues of separation, divorce, co-parenting with a former partner, and single parenting.

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First holiday without kids

What do you when you find yourself solo over the holidays? A PSP member asked the the Park Slope Parents Separated, Divorced, and Single (SDS) Group what to do over Christmas/New Year’s. Here are the replies, and includes tips for other major events including Thanksgiving.

Keeping Costs Down: How to Make a Divorce Affordable

Are there actions to take, measures to make, to help keeps costs down? Here PSP Members talk about what they did to help keep divorce costs - especially lawyer fees - down.

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How to Approach Introducing Significant Others?

As you move through the divorce and seperation process and start dating again, parents discuss how to approach introducing new, significant others to the family dynamic...

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First few weeks after separation?

Feel like your world is turned upside down? You are not alone. Here is advice from fellow PSP members about how to handle the first few weeks of separation and how to make those difficult next steps a little less painful.

How to Choose a Divorce Attorney/Mediator

Advice from PSP members about how to select and get the most out of your a Divorce Attorney

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Advice about the Kids regarding Separation/Divorce

In 2015, Park Slope Parents conducted a survey of single, divorced and seperated (SDS) parents, asking about their experience, advice and tips to share. This article contains reponses to the PSP SDS Survey question: Do you have any words of wisdom on what gave you piece of mind about concerns you might have had about the separation/divorce on your child(ren)?, plus extra wisdom from a 2019 thread.

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Advice for People Going Through Separation/Divorce

In 2015, Park Slope Parents conducted a survey of single, divorced and seperated (SDS) parents, asking about their experience, advice and tips to share. Here, parents respond to the PSP SDS Survey question: Based on your experience, what advice would you give people going through separation/divorce? We realize that divorces are different and there is NOT a one size fits all approach to getting through a separation/divorce. 

Financing a Separation/Divorce

Financing separation/divorce and paying for the costs of lawyers, mediators, and therapists can be costly.

In 2015, Park Slope Parents conducted a survey of single, divorced and seperated (SDS) parents, asking about their experience, advice and tips to share. Here, parents respond to the PSP SDS Survey question:  "What advice would you give people about affording, paying for and financing a divorce? This can include creative financing, joint vs.

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Support Mantras, Quotes and Sayings for getting through Separation/Divorce

In 2015, Park Slope Parents conducted a survey of single, divorced and seperated (SDS) parents, asking about their experience, advice and tips to share. Here, parents respond to the PSP SDS Survey question: If you had any sort of mantras, quotes, sayings, words, even prayers that helped you get through the hard parts of your separation/divorce, please let us know ."

This article is now updated with more responses from our Spring 2022 SDS Survey!

Advice about Using a Divorce Attorney

In 2015, Park Slope Parents conducted a survey of single, divorced and seperated (SDS) parents, asking about their experience, advice and tips to share. Here, parents respond to the PSP SDS Survey question: Is there any advice you would give people about using a divorce attorney?

Child Support Resources

Here are a list of resources to help guide you through the child support process in New York State.

Books About All The Different Kinds Of Wonderful Families

Here is a recommendended list of books for kids that feature all types of wonderful families.  If you have any you would like to add, email us at hello@parkslopeparents.

Park Slope Parents has groups for Single/Divorced/Separated parents, Single Parents by Choice, LGBTQ+ parents, Blended Families, and more. If you're not yet a member, join us today!

Suggested Book/Reading List for Separation and Divorce

Books, blogs, and more to help you make it through the worst of times to get to the best of times.

 

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