Posts Tagged ‘divorce’
Which divorce process is right for you and your spouse?
As a counselor and divorce coach, I’ve guided countless couples through one of life’s most challenging family transitions – divorce or separation. When children are involved, I strongly encourage parents to consider collaborative divorce or mediation, both consensual dispute resolution processes. These approaches typically result in less emotional trauma and can support parents in developing…
Read MoreProtesting When Your Marriage Ends – Beware!
The decision to divorce is often arrived at only after many months, years, or decades of struggling to make a marriage work. Whether you are leaning out, or holding onto the marriage, when divorce becomes the path forward, the dynamics of your marital relationship will change dramatically. When your spouse wants out, and you are…
Read MoreHow to Advocate for Yourself During a Divorce
As a skilled mediator, divorce coach, and co-parenting counselor, I often witness the emotional turmoil that accompanies divorce. Advocating for yourself and children during this time is crucial, regardless of your background or circumstances. I often share with my clients how important advocating is when you are going through the divorce process, and here are a few suggestions…
Read MoreWhen Your Co-Parent Wants to Change the Parenting Schedule Frequently
One common challenge that many divorced parents face is dealing with a co-parent who wants to change the parenting schedule frequently. It can be frustrating and unsettling for everyone involved and is often the first clue the co-parenting agreement may need to be updated. When you are considering a co-parenting update that keeps you out…
Read More“My Child Refuses To See Me After Our Divorce”
During and after divorce, and often leading up to it, the family system is stressed. Parents and children cope with this stress in many different ways, some adaptive and others very dysfunctional. If your child is resisting or refusing to spend time with you, it is not only heartbreaking, but also confusing. Legal and mental…
Read MoreWho, When, What: 3 Tips for Telling Children About Divorce
The day parents talk to their children about their separation will be a day pressed into the memory of most kids. Most remember vividly where they were in the room, the words that were used, and who was present. That’s why it’s really important to think hard about what you’re going to tell them and…
Read MoreCo-Parenting Tips During Divorce
Let’s talk about the hardest part of divorce – co-parenting. Sure, divorce can rain chaos in many other areas of your life, dividing bank accounts, muddling friendships, sucking focus and attention, and pummeling your confidence. After the divorce, you can make more money, find better friends, get more rest, hit the gym or yoga mat,…
Read MoreBEST Future For Women After Divorce
When you’re getting divorced, you are faced with a major change, and you have a choice to make. It’s about how you are going to show up. How will you show up for your divorce? This decision will have a shadow effect on how you show up for your job, your kids, your friends and…
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