Blog: Divorce

8/18/24

How can you change your name after your divorce?

You may have taken your spouse’s last name when you got married. This may have been an important step in your marriage because it bound you and your spouse together publicly in a specific way. Yet, if your marriage ends, you may not want to keep that last name. Instead, you can opt to change your name back to your previous last name or another last name. One option you have for going back to...

7/11/24

3 potential benefits of mediating a divorce involving minor children

Children can be a powerful source of connection between spouses. They can also be one of the most common reasons parents fight when they decide to divorce. Trying to negotiate shared custody arrangements can be difficult. Even when people want amicable divorces, their feelings about their parental relationships might prevent them from achieving that goal. Quite a few parents preparing for divorce decide to use mediation as a way of resolving their disagreements about parental...

6/3/24

Strategies to develop strong co-parenting relationships

For newly divorced parents, the challenge of maintaining a nurturing environment for their children while managing their emotions can be tough. However, the effort to establish a strong co-parenting relationship is crucial, not only for the well-being of the parents but, most importantly, for the child’s development and happiness. Here are some effective strategies to cultivate a healthy co-parenting relationship: Communicate effectively Always keep the lines of communication open. Use clear, concise language and avoid...

4/2/24

The difference between traditional divorce litigation and collaborative divorce

A couple facing divorce often fight in a battle of conflicting emotions. Disputes usually surface because of disagreements on child custody, support, property distribution and other arrangements. Separating couples could resolve these disputes extra-judicially, but when you fail to reach an agreement, you could end up fighting in court. Resolving issues in court through litigation The traditional route of divorce is through litigation. When you and your spouse disagree on the terms of your divorce,...

3/22/24

Can you divorce someone you still care about?

Letting go of your spouse may be the kind and considerate thing to do. Despite your desire to stay together, that may not be enough to keep each other happy. The thought of divorcing your partner, whom you still care about, can be heart-wrenching, making you hesitant to proceed. Yet, deep down, you might already know that you both deserve the opportunity to grow and find happiness, even if that means going your separate ways...

2/15/24

Why using internet resources for a pro se divorce isn’t a great idea

The internet has made it easier than ever before for people to learn about various matters of concern. What would have once required a trip to the library or sit-down sessions with professionals can now be achieved from the privacy of one’s favorite armchair. Unfortunately, ease of access to information online sometimes gives people a false sense of security. For example, people sometimes assume that they can do their own research and then represent themselves...

2/9/24

Can you keep your family business after divorce?

Are you and your spouse joint business owners? Perhaps you started the business together, fell in love and got married. Or maybe you had already gotten married and you decided to go into business so that you could each work together and generate your own income, rather than looking for a job. No matter how your family business began, you will likely be worried about the future of it if you’re getting a divorce. You...

1/29/24

You can avoid making your divorce an adverse childhood experience

Are you considering mediation or collaborative divorce to end your marriage rather than a litigated divorce to help begin to build a good co-parenting relationship and minimize the negative effects of divorce on your child? You probably don’t need any more evidence that a long, combative, litigated divorce is generally bad for children. Here’s something, however, that you may not know. Mental health professionals list parental divorce as one of the “ What are ACEs?...

1/12/24

Tips for telling children about divorce

It’s important to So what should you keep in mind for this conversation? Below are a few tips that will help. Gather the whole family If you and your spouse tell the children together, you’re able to present a united front. You can show the children that both of their parents will still be involved in their lives. On top of that, you ensure that all of your children find out at the same...

11/30/23

Navigate tough divorce discussions with these communication tips

Are you one of the many who expect you never need talk to your spouse again once you decide to get a divorce? Many believe this, but chances are, you cannot end your marriage without continuing to communicate. If you do not participate in negotiations, you and your spouse may not be able to agree on critical issues like child custody and marital property. The court will step in and decide these matters without you,...