The end of a marriage has many casualties beyond the husband and wife who have made a life-altering decision. Children are usually the most impacted by their mother and father splitting up. With the "Gray Divorce" trend where parents 50 years or older divorce, older...
Why your dreams might have to wait as a divorcing parent
Marriage limits your freedom of choice. You may put off things you always wanted to respect your partner’s wishes or needs. Divorce may seem the ideal time to implement the changes you dream of. However, this is not so easy if you have kids. You need to consider how...
How to help your child adjust after divorce
The decision to get divorced is hard, especially when there are kids in the picture. As adults, we know that sometimes divorce is necessary. However, kids can have a hard time understanding and accepting it. You don’t want your kids to suffer from your divorce, and to...
The growth of gray divorces
Marital dissolutions involving couples over 50 were once the exception and not the rule. Over time, the dynamic has changed. People are living longer and are more willing to start the next chapters of their lives at a more advanced age. What has become well known as...
Tips to promote a collaborative divorce
While the idea of getting a divorce often fills a spouse with a sense of dread, there are ways if improving the situation. A collaborative divorce allows couples to work together and end things on their own terms. Considering the recent rise in the rate of divorce, it...
Just Divorced: What’s Next?
After your divorce is final, the future can seem a little overwhelming. With so many possibilities, it can be easy to get lost and not know where to start in pursuit of your new normal. To figure out what’s next, here are some tips to help you find your “normal” after...
How much do children need to know about your divorce?
Telling your kids that you plan to divorce is one of the hardest things about ending a marriage. You want to protect your children, but at the same time, you may feel they have a right to know what is happening. Children do deserve to know what is going on between the...
Five tips for effective co-parenting
While resolving a divorce may have taken you a considerable amount of time and effort, that is not the end of the work you need to put in for this new way of living. As a recently divorced parent, you may have already noticed difficulties in co-parenting with your...
3 reasons divorce mediation could fail
Mediation offers you an alternative way to settle your divorce. It comes with several advantages compared to the more traditional route of litigation. When you use mediation, you and your spouse get to design the settlement and future you want, rather than relying on...
Keeping your costs down in a divorce
Divorce is a notoriously expensive process. The strain on your finances can add another burden to an already stressful situation. From legal fees to finding new living accommodations to dividing marital assets, you stand to lose a lot of financial security....
