Divorce

Divorce is a difficult decision, but you can have a healthy breakup. Motherly’s got you covered with advice and essays from other mamas who’ve been there.

Motherly Stories

How shared custody prepared me for college drop-off

I stood there alone amidst the towering redwood trees waiting for the grief to hit. It didn’t.

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I’m getting a divorce—why am I thriving compared to the other moms I know?

I am proud to say that I think we are building a better divorce than many people’s marriages—through open communication, putting our kids first and a high degree of mutual respect.

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Mom received an epic $215K divorce settlement for 25 years of unpaid housework—and we’re still clapping

Ivana Moral of Spain will be paid the sum by her ex-husband.

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The dangers of #DivorceGoals

Divorce is tricky. Divorce with kids involved is even trickier.

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The grief of divorce hit me most when it came to sharing custody

Divorce and custody are two different ball games.

Celebrity News

Kelly Clarkson says her kids wish ‘mommy and daddy were in the same house’

"My kids ask me all the time, 'So you don't love him anymore?'"

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5 tips for successful co-parenting, according to an expert

People will inevitably parent differently, but there are some things co-parents can do to help make things less stressful and more meaningful for their child and themselves.

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To the mama just starting the co-parenting journey: The handoffs were the hardest part for me

It’s painful to watch families go through the early part of settling into a post-divorce co-parenting routine. Whether you’re an a-list celebrity or just plain suburban somebody like me, it’s not easy. Here's how I learned to adjust.