If you are over the age of 50 and considering divorce from your spouse, you are not alone. The divorce rate is rising among seniors more than any other group, so much so that the term "gray divorce" is in widespread use to describe the trend. Divorce is not easy at...
Self-care is vital during divorce
It happened; either you or your soon to be ex have chosen to move on from your marriage. It’s hard, and there is no getting around that, but you should take care of yourself. We’ve written many times about the necessity of staying cool, calm and collected during a...
How children benefit when their parents share custody
Divorce means major changes to your lifestyle. If you divorce and have minor children, it may, too, mean you must adjust to a new custody arrangement. Spending less time with your child may not be your preference. However, you may find the transition to be easier if...
Mediation is easier on children than high-conflict divorce
Studies show that high-conflict divorce has an adverse effect on children in a variety of ways. As compared with litigation, divorce mediation has steadily increased in popularity, especially for couples who find their children handle the process with reduced levels...
3 signs your soon-to-be ex-spouse wants a friendly divorce
If your marriage is on track for an inevitable divorce, you may have some difficulty communicating with your husband or wife. You may also not know whether he or she wants a knock-down, drag-out divorce battle or is open to something less brutal. While asking your...
Commonly overlooked issues in a custody dispute
Parents come to the divorce mediation table with a host of concerns. However, you may overlook some important considerations that impact your ability to coparent effectively. Ask yourself these questions as you prepare to negotiate a fair child custody arrangement in...
Three tips to create a better collaborative custody plan
Taking the collaborative path to divorce has many perks — from keeping discussions outside of a court setting to being able to create custom post-divorce plans. But sometimes having more freedom and input can also create more opportunity for tension to arise between...
4 characteristics of a good custody exchange site
If you and your ex-spouse share custody of your children, you must pick them up at the beginning of your parenting time and drop them off after your visit concludes. You should not, however, leave the location of the exchange site to chance. To minimize conflict, you...
Why are collaborative divorces generally faster and cheaper?
Contrary to what you often see in the movies, not every divorce turns into an ugly, acrimonious battle. Instead, many people walk away from their marriages while maintaining cordial relationships with their former spouses. If you think you may be able to do the same,...
A high-conflict divorce may be a mistake
High-conflict divorces often are a result of bad communication. It, therefore, makes it difficult to communicate effectively. When you cannot communicate in a divorce, it makes it impossible to reach agreements outside of the court. It causes stress for everyone,...