Going through a divorce can cost you dearly, but there is also a high emotional cost. The end of a relationship can make you feel so many things, from anxiety and depression to anger and frustration. If you want to survive the process from start to finish, technology might be a good place to start.
These handy mobile apps can help you stay sane while you’re going through a divorce.
1.SupportPay
It’s incredibly difficult to co-manage finances during a divorce, especially when it comes to children. SupportPay is the perfect app to help you with difficult and sometimes sensitive money issues. The app manages your payments easily, whether it’s child support, alimony, expense payments, and more.
SupportPay lets you scan receipts for proof as well as quickly send and receive payments. Moreover, the app automatically calculates each person’s balance and notifies the other party. Aside from resolving financial disputes, SupportPay’s best feature is that each party receives a certified PDF record that can be used in court if ever the need arises.
To download: SupportPay for iOS | Android (Free)
2. Cozi Family Organizer
Cozi Family Organizer is a useful and amazing co-parenting app to have on hand, especially if you have to raise kids as a divorced couple. The app gives you a method of communicating with your ex in a simple and civil way. Plus, the color-coded calendar shares events, activities, reminders, and errands, all in one place!
The task list provides space to add shared items for the whole family and individual tasks. Here you can add custom lists for your child’s chores or pending payments. While Cozi is super functional if you’re going through a divorce, you can also use it as a basic family organization app.
To download: Cozi Family Organizer for iOS | Android (Free, subscription available)
3. Fabulous
Because divorce is such a stressful event, it’s easy to overlook one’s mental health and well-being. But, it is important to maintain the momentum towards a new and better life. If you’re having trouble moving on, Fabulous can help you build healthy habits and give structure to your life.
It’s best to always start slow, and Fabulous knows that. That’s why when you first use the app, your first trip only challenges you to drink water when you wake up. As you progress, you can add more habits as well as work on your gratitude journal, to-do list, goal tracker, and more. The Fabulous app is so simple and comforting to use that you won’t regret signing up.
To download: Fabulous daily routine planner for iOS | Android (Free, subscription available)
4. Daily Yoga: Fitness + Meditation
If you are going through a divorce, it should be mandatory to do yoga every day! Divorce is an emotionally draining situation that can stir up powerful feelings. Yoga is a mind-body practice that can help you reduce stress, clear your mind, and remind you to breathe.
Daily Yoga: Fitness+Meditation offers yoga classes for everyone, from beginners to pros. Each week, new courses and challenges are offered. Beginners can gently learn the basics of yoga before moving on to more advanced classes.
Forget setting foot in a gym; Use the Daily Yoga: Fitness + Meditation app to start your day with a peaceful and essential yoga workout. Also be sure to try the Quick Meditation Classes!
To download: Daily Yoga: Fitness+Meditation for iOS | Android (Free, subscription available)
5.TalkLife
It’s hard to know how to talk to loved ones, whether you need help coping with your grief or getting through your divorce. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to see a real therapist or talk to an unbiased friend. TalkLife is a fantastic mobile app where you can meet genuine people who care about you and are going through similar situations.
It’s the perfect app to express yourself without judgment to mostly positive people. To create a post, first choose a mood. The choices range from support, benevolence and optimism to hope and pride. Second, choose a category – family, relationships, bullying, work, grief, etc. Finally, create your post and start expressing yourself!
To download: TalkLife for iOS | Android (free, subscription and in-app purchases available)
6. I Am – Daily Affirmations
Affirmations are positive, powerful statements that encourage you to stop negative thoughts and inspire optimistic thoughts. In the midst of a divorce, these positive affirmations can give you the strength to carry on.
I Am is a minimalist app that’s simple to use and easy to understand, and it doesn’t bother you with constant notifications unless you want them to. If you’re someone who doesn’t have the time or patience to scroll through an app, you’ll love the app’s widget feature. The feature lets you add an affirmation widget to your phone’s home screen and customize it to your liking. Now every time you use your phone, wonderful and uplifting words will be waiting for you.
To unlock all affirmations, themes and categories in the app, you need to upgrade to premium subscription. Enjoy the first three days for free; thereafter, you must pay a small annual fee.
To download: I Am – Daily Affirmations for iOS | Android (Free, subscription available)
7. Break Rx
Are you struggling to get by after your divorce? There is no immediate cure for the pain, but there are ways to heal and move on. The RX Breakup app is basically a 30-day guide with a ton of useful tools and information.
Each day the app tackles a different topic, starting with weaning on the first day. The app then explains what’s going on, what to write, what to do, and what else you can do. The only downside to Rx Breakup is that you have to start on the first day of your breakup and cannot move on to another day. Unfortunately, this aspect does not work well for people who are at a different stage of their separation journey.
To download: Rx Rupture for iOS | Android (Free)
Divorce apps can help you get your life back on track!
Divorces are often complicated and exhausting. How do you communicate politely, manage finances or co-parenting? Also, how do you make sure your own mental health is taken care of?
Divorce is easier said than done, and having a little help along the way doesn’t hurt. These mobile apps can really help you keep a cool head during a divorce.
