You want a collaborative divorce rather than a traditional one – or want to at least give it a try. However, your spouse doesn’t see the point. Is there a way to get a reluctant spouse on board and have them come to the table with an open mind? There may be, but it...
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Divorce is more complex for business owners
Divorce is relatively common in the United States, as is small business ownership. Many of these small businesses are owned by couples. A married couple may run a fast food restaurant together, for example, or they may have a consulting company. Some of these...
What happens to your standard of living after a divorce?
There are going to be financial changes in your life after divorce. Your standard of living is going to shift. For many couples, this is because they are used to having two incomes, but they have to learn how to pay the bills on one income. They still have many of the...
3 common emotional consequences of divorce and how to heal them
Divorce sometimes comes as a shock to people who thought their marriages could weather the test of time. Other times, both spouses agree that the end of a marriage is the best option. Whether a divorce occurs due to an amicable mutual decision or one-sided...
How to talk to your children about your divorce
As a parent going through a divorce, you have a difficult decision to make and that’s when to talk to your children about the divorce. There often is not a good time to talk about divorce with children. Talking to children about divorce early is often better than...
How collaborative divorce can make separation easier on kids
Divorce is a difficult experience for everyone involved, but it can be especially challenging for children. Witnessing conflict between parents, navigating changes in family dynamics and facing an uncertain future can create significant stress and anxiety. However,...
Marriage age linked to divorce odds
Many different factors influence someone’s divorce odds. For instance, if someone’s parents were divorced, they may be more likely to get divorced. Every relationship is unique, and different couples are going to face different stressors and predictors of divorce...
How to keep a divorce from affecting your children’s grades
There are plenty of stories floating around about how a divorce may lead to mental health challenges for the younger members of a family and how many of them experience academic slumps during or after the divorce of their parents. Those with academically-inclined...
What makes collaborative divorces different from traditional ones?
Some couples know when their marriage is no longer working. Still, they may stay together because the thought of the lengthy and expensive divorce process feels overwhelming. For them, a collaborative divorce may offer an alternate solution. The benefits of a...
Co-parenting: what it is and how it works
Divorce is a difficult time for couples, children and their families. Depending on the age and specific circumstances of the divorce, children can take the divorce harder than anyone else. Thinking about how to manage parenting during and after the divorce is...