Talking to someone about going through a divorce will usually start with things like how to manage the legal process or what to do to minimize the financial impact. There’s another area that you need to think about when you’re divorcing – the psychological effects....
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Why consider divorce mediation?
There is no such thing as an easy divorce, but there are some ways to make the best out of a bad situation. Your divorce doesn’t have to be heated, drawn-out or aired in public. If a less stressful divorce appeals to you, then you may want to consider divorce...
The best way to co-parent: Putting the kids first
People sometimes find it difficult to be co-parents. They don't see things the same way, it's hard to get along and they don't enjoy the necessary communication. If you're interested in making this go smoothly and if you want to be the best co-parent you can, however,...
Do you and your ex need to have the same parenting style?
You and your ex are co-parenting your children after a divorce. You know that the two of you haven't always seen eye-to-eye in terms of parenting styles when you were married, so now you're wondering if you need to try to adopt the same style after the divorce. First...
Can divorce mediation reduce stress?
The most contentious divorces tend to receive the greatest amounts of publicity. High-profile celebrity divorces paint a dramatic picture of the process. The reality is much different though. More and more people are finding out that a non-contentious divorce can be...
What do you do if your spouse walks out?
There used to be a joke about the husband who went out for a pack of cigarettes and never came home. For some people – particularly women – that joke hits very close to home. Some people only learn that their spouse no longer wants to be married when they one day...
Financial stress often leads to divorce
Most people feel financial stress at some point in their life. For a lot of people, this is a constant battle. They're always struggling to make ends meet or trying to figure out what financial steps to take. As such, it probably doesn't come as much of a surprise...
A new home can be a fresh start after divorce
One of the biggest questions people often have when they're getting divorced is whether or not they should keep the family home. It may sound discouraging to them to have to move from a home that they loved, or they may just not want to deal with buying and selling...
The basics of a collaborative divorce: What you should know
The collaborative divorce process is one that’s highly structured. The goal is for the divorce terms to be set by mutual agreement. These terms have to be based on factual information that’s shared during the process. You’ll have a team of professionals working with...
Children often ask these questions about divorce
As an adult who is facing a potential divorce, you know what questions you have. You're probably interested in how to divide assets or wondering what your rights are. But you're also a parent. Your children are going to have questions about the upcoming divorce as...