It is easy to let negativity and a focus on yourself dominate your perspective on an upcoming divorce. Some people want to punish their spouses or at least hold them accountable for certain misconduct, like adultery. The more acrimonious the divorce becomes, the...
Year: 2022
3 tips for staying positive when talking about your co-parent
A divorce won't be the end of your relationship if you and your spouse have children together. It can be a struggle to minimize the negativity during your interactions with your ex. However, as time goes by, it will be easier for the two of you to maintain a positive...
Should you consider therapy for your children after your divorce?
The decision to get divorced is never an easy one. When you add children into the mix, things can become even more complicated. Divorce is also a difficult time for children, and you may be wondering if yours would benefit from therapy. What are some signs your child...
3 ways kids can benefit from divorce mediation
As much as you and your spouse might want to provide a stable, conducive and happy home for your children, an unhappy marriage can give you the exact opposite of this. When one or both parents believe divorce is inevitable, it is important that you understand the...
3 self-care tips to help you be a good parent during a divorce
Divorce is hard on everyone in the family. As a parent, your first thought is always about how you can make sure the kids are looked after and protected. This can often mean, however, that you forget to look after yourself. While it may feel like something that you...
What should you tell the kids about divorce?
When you have to talk to your children about divorce, you want to make sure that the conversation goes well and that it addresses everything they’re concerned about. This is a major change in their life, and it’s a topic that they probably don’t have much experience...
Divorce can actually be better for the kids
You’ve probably heard people say that divorce is not good for children or that they want to stay together specifically for the kids. This is a common sentiment that sometimes scares parents off from getting divorced, even when they know that this is what they would...
Tips to protect your finances during your divorce
It doesn’t matter how long you have been married; working to untangle your life, assets and finances from your partner can be a challenging process. Going from a two-income home to a single-income home can also greatly impact how you live, where you live and your...
Bird nesting as a child-friendly custody solution
It can sometimes be difficult for parents to come up with a custody solution that doesn’t disrupt their children’s lives. They may not like the idea of moving back and forth from one home to the other. They may feel like they don’t have enough stability or they may...
Giving your child a say can help them adjust to their new home
One of the most important things that divorcing parents sharing custody of their children can do for them is to help them feel at home in both of their residences. Often, couples sell their home in the divorce and each move into apartments, condos or smaller houses....