Sadly, not every marriage is built to last the distance. Obtaining a divorce can be a difficult decision that significantly impacts the lives of both spouses. Furthermore, when children are involved, parents have to carefully consider the well-being of their...
Getting over ‘divorce grief’
Whether you initiated your divorce or your spouse did, it is natural to feel emotional about the end of your marriage. The loss of such an intimate relationship, even one that was flawed beyond fixing, can feel like a kind of death. Just like we grieve the death of a...
3 New Year’s resolutions for better co-parenting
Sharing custody isn't easy, even if you have the best of intentions. You and your ex may have had some rough patches this last year, especially if your divorce is still fresh. With a new year on the horizon, now is the perfect time to set some goals for better...
How can my divorce affect my children?
In a perfect world, we fall in love, have children and live happily ever after. While many spouses maintain long and loving relationships and divorce rates have fallen over the past decade, divorce remains a constant in our society. If you have children, you want the...
Social media mistakes are costly in divorce
The ubiquitous presence and use of social media have brought many benefits to people wanting to stay connected with friends, relatives and acquaintances. Sometimes, people may overshare mundane and irrelevant things, too. But that is expected. But what happens when a...
Tips for communicating with your ex during divorce
The process of divorce is hard by itself. Still, certain things can make it even more stressful, such as fighting every time you talk or meet with your ex. If this is happening to you, you must know there are three ways to make the situation much better. Use a...