Divorce is a very adult decision. You know it’s right for you, and so does your spouse. But you still worry about telling the children. How will that conversation go? This can be difficult, which is why it’s so important to consider how you break the news in advance....
1 mistake to avoid when creating a parenting plan
As a parent who is going through a divorce, one of the things you’ll need to do is to come up with a quality parenting plan. Your parenting plan should address all the major issues that could come up with your child as they age. There is one big mistake that parents...
3 ways to cool down a high-conflict divorce
It’s never fun to deal with a conflict. It’s even worse when it’s a conflict that is preventing you from ending your marriage amicably. You may have wanted to walk away without a conflict, but if your spouse won’t allow you to and continues to cause problems, then you...
Understanding the difference between uncontested and contested divorces
Most couples that "throw in the towel" on their marriage and seek a divorce only do so after they've exhausted all other options. Usually, by the time one party seeks a divorce, the marital relationship has already ended. When the time comes, you can choose to end...
How to make a low conflict divorce possible
Most people desire a low conflict divorce if they have come to terms with the fact that their marriage has run its course. But there is a big difference between wanting a low conflict divorce and having one. This is because it takes both people to commit to having the...
3 things you’ll want to agree on when making a parenting plan
There are many ways for divorcing parents to handle their parenting plan or custody agreement. Some parents negotiate or sit down at mediation to work out what would be best for their family. Some parents even work with a co-parenting counselor or therapist to help...
Divorcing in your 50s? Here’s what to expect from your gray divorce
If you are considering divorce and are in your 50s (or even older) then you will go through a gray divorce. A gray divorce is one that takes place when you are 50 or older, named because of the gray hair most people have at that age. Other than being older, there are...
3 co-parenting tips for newly divorced parents
Getting a divorce is just the first part of your journey as a newly single individual and parent. Now that you’re raising your child separately from your ex-spouse, you have to make many decisions on your own while also making sure that you don’t violate your custody...
How can you recognize whether your divorce is traumatizing you
Mental health professionals have categorized divorce as one of the most stressful events a person can experience in their life. Of course, some divorces are more combative, drawn out, expensive and life changing than others. However, the way in which someone...
Tips for saving your marriage
Sometimes, relationships can go awry without either people wanting them to. Both spouses can see that they are growing apart and dealing with tensions, but if they want to work on fixing the issues, there is always hope. If you are currently in a marriage that seems...
