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 –...
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally overwhelming process for anyone. Probably owing to the reasons for divorce or the fear of the uncertainties of life ahead, feelings of anger and resentment develop between the divorcing couple. Sometimes, these emotions...
Although the process has become more popular, collaborative divorce is still a relatively new concept when compared with traditional divorce. As a result, there are many myths that circulate about the collaborative divorce procedure. These common misconceptions could...
