Blog: Divorce

9/29/21

The anger came to a boiling point when served with divorce papers. You knew your marriage was on a precipice but did not expect your spouse to pursue the dissolution of it. You want revenge, but that is not a good idea. Instead, take three deep breaths and continue to do so anytime divorce-related anger and frustration surface. You must accept what is going to happen. At the same time, you must avoid making costly...

9/22/21

Gray divorce and the impact on adult children

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 offspring are forced to deal with the emotional aftermath. Perhaps the last thing that anyone expects as they reach middle-age is their The anxiety felt by adult children The...

9/7/21

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 your choices will affect your child’s relationship with you, your co-parent and others. Kids need their parents more than ever after a divorce Your separation and...

8/27/21

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 prevent that, there are some steps you can take. Don’t make drastic changes A divorce implies a change in your child’s life. However, not everything has to change...

8/25/21

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 “Gray Divorce” has doubled over the past thirty-plus years. Predictions by researchers could see the divorce demographic triple by the next decade. Fifty-something divorces are increasing at a...

8/5/21

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 Agreeing to collaborate through a divorce is not enough to ensure things will go well, however. To help promote the efficiency and speed of the process, here are five tips you should follow: Set your feelings...

7/29/21

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 your divorce. Focus on your children No matter what issues you and your former spouse had in your marriage or your divorce proceedings, it...

7/14/21

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 two people they love the most. Unfortunately, there exists no definitive rule book on how much to tell your kids about your divorce...

7/13/21

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 ex-spouse. There are Put your feelings about your ex-spouse aside It is natural for a recent divorcee to have feelings of hurt or anger toward their...

6/29/21

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 Failing to prepare for mediation will reduce the chance of success Mediation does not always work out. Here are three reasons divorce mediation could fail: You lack the right attitude: Mediation requires you both to enter the room in a spirit...