Lauren Marie’s Blog
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Creating a Co-Parenting Plan [That Works for Both Parents]
Creating a co-parenting plan that works means setting aside emotions, prioritizing your child, and communicating with your co-parent like the teammate your child needs you to be.

Child Support? Yes, please.
Now, if you’ve been keeping up, you know that I vehemently refused spousal support. But child support? Oh, I was getting child support.
3 minute read

Spousal Support? No, thank you.
Because I was a student for the entire duration of our marriage, it seemed like a good and obvious choice for me to check the box indicating I wanted spousal support from my ex. But I didn’t.
3 minute read

It's A Wrap
A little over three months later, I went to check my mail after a long day of work and there was a large manila envelope stuffed in the mailbox. On the very first sheet inside, I saw that our settlement agreement was approved and that as of May 23rd, we were divorced.
4 minute read

To Change or Not to Change My Name?
When I filed my Response to my ex’s Petition for divorce, I had the choice of returning to my maiden name.
3 minute read

My Four Court Visits
Over the course of my divorce, I went to the courthouse a total of four times.
7 minute read

Just Try and Serve Me
A few months after my ex left, sometime in late January, I was sitting around, minding my own business and rebuilding my life. And then WHAM! I got a hostile text from my ex saying that the paralegal he hired for our divorce had been trying (unsuccessfully) to serve me with divorce papers.
5 minute read
About the Author
I'm Lauren— a mom, a coach's wife, an author, and a storyteller dedicated to helping women navigate life's transitions with strength and grace. Through my writing, I share real stories and practical insights on topics ranging from motherhood and co-parenting to finding purpose after divorce. Join me on this journey as we embrace resilience, humor, and growth in every chapter.
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Closure isn’t a conversation, a final text, or a perfectly wrapped ending—it’s a decision you make for yourself. You cannot step into the love you deserve while keeping the door cracked for the love that already failed you.