Obtaining a divorce is a huge decision that comes with certain stresses before the process has even begun. More and more people are opting to utilize mediation, as a means of keeping conflict to a minimum. When approached in the right manner, mediation can see all...
Going through a divorce is tough on parents and is often even more challenging for their children. Even a collaborative divorce that is settled through mediation can cause stress and strife. Because of this, being prepared for child custody mediation meetings is...
There are many perks to a mediated divorce. From saving on legal fees to not having third parties meddle in your personal affairs. A commonly overlooked benefit of mediation is that it makes co-parenting less complicated, given that you have both agreed on issues...
In many divorce cases in which there are not a lot of conflicts, it may look from the outside like there are no problems with the relationship. The couple doesn't fight, they tend to get along, they know how to cooperate and communicate, and nothing big – such as an...
Contrary to popular belief, divorce doesn’t have to pit one spouse against the other. After all, this is a family, two people who married each other and intended to spend the rest of their lives together. However, if your marriage is at the end of the road, you need...
If you're a parent who's getting divorced, you know that you need to make a custody plan for your children. Ideally, you and your spouse will work together to come up with something that fits well with your lives and puts the children's best interests first. But what...
Children are a big part of any divorce, and as a parent, you may be lost for words when it comes to delivering the news to them. In addition, they may not understand all that is happening, so you need to choose your words carefully. While you should craft your message...
If you’re divorcing a recovering alcoholic or addict, you may feel some pressure to seek sole custody of your children and perhaps even to limit visitation by your co-parent. Likely, such a move would require litigating the divorce, since your spouse probably won’t...
Divorce can be tough even when you’re the one deciding that it’s the right option. There may be many emotions that you’re feeling right now, and it’s reasonable that you are. If your divorce is stressing you out, there are some things you can do to make your life...
There are many advantages to having a mediated divorce as opposed to a litigated or even a collaborative one. Two of the key advantages, as we’ve discussed here before, are that they’re less expensive and they give couples a chance to work out their own agreements –...
