If the pandemic has shown us anything, it is that we need to be able to complete more essential tasks virtually than ever before. One great example of that is divorce. Whether your divorce is perfectly amicable, highly contentious, or somewhere else on the spectrum, divorce mediation is a great alternative traditional courtroom divorces. And…
Once you know that a divorce is likely, it is a good idea to start preparing for the process. It can be time-consuming and stressful to get everything in order that you will need for the divorce process. But, doing so is important in order to protect yourself and get the optimal outcome you desire….
While most everyone hopes that once a divorce is final, the details of the relationship and divorce never have to be revisited, that is not always the case. Your divorce settlement determines how assets are divided, how custody is divided, how much child support or spousal support must be paid, etc. And, while all of…
Telling your children that you and your spouse are divorcing is never easy. Whether they are toddlers or teens, and whether they are aware that this may be coming or not, it is a difficult thing to tell children because every child reacts differently. But, while it is difficult, it must be done and it…
Divorce mediation is a great option for many couples, whether their divorce is perfectly amicable or not. There are a number of advantages to divorce mediation including lower cost, faster divorce process, and often better terms for both parties than would have been determined otherwise. Below is a breakdown of how divorce mediation works and…
Often, when we think of divorce, we envision the driving emotion that causes contention to be anger. But, it is important to understand grief’s impact on the divorce process. Even though you are parting ways as a couple, effective communication can make the divorce process much quicker and easier for everyone. But, when one or…
No two people or relationships are the same and thus, no two divorces are the same. The same style of mediation will not always work for every couple so it is important that a mediator is flexible in their approach to mediation and able to adapt to unique circumstances. Even in the best circumstances, divorce…
We are living in unprecedented times and that would be more than enough to manage on its own but you are trying to get a divorce it complicates things even more. With social distancing and staying home being heavily encouraged and families finding themselves in new circumstances, many couples are looking for more flexible virtual…
We all know that divorce can bring up a lot of emotions including anger, sadness, hurt, mistrust, confusion, and more. You can’t really ever prepare for what divorce will be like but one thing that is important to know about is the psychodynamics of divorce. The psychodynamics of divorce are complicated and may include victimization,…
Same-sex couples that are legally married and want a divorce must go through the same legal steps for divorce as heterosexual couples. But, like heterosexual married couples have options when pursuing divorce, so do same-sex couples. Same-sex divorce mediation is an excellent option for divorce if you want to minimize stress and emotional strain, save…
Divorce is strenuous on any family, regardless of the relationship between the parents. However, divorces filled with animosity and bitterness can have increasingly dangerous and harmful side effects on children. If you are going through a negative divorce, then be mindful of the following four side effects on children. 1. Anxiety and Stress During a…
Filing for a divorce is not something to be taken lightly, and there are many times when attorneys and court proceedings are necessary for the settlement of complicated estates. However, when two people can dissolve their marriage without attorneys, through an uncontested and mediated process, they often come out of the process with a shared…