Children do not always perceive divorce the same way that adults do. This is one of the reasons that divorce experts will often tell parents they need to stress exactly how much they love their children. They also need to tell the children that they did not cause the...
Divorce
What is a collaborative divorce & is this the right choice for you?
There’s nothing easy about the process of divorcing, even when the two of you still get along. It’s a difficult and emotional process that’s only made more tricky when you’ve got a family to consider. A term you might have heard from people you know who have gone...
How to start your divorce off right
The fighting, the couples’ counseling and the bargaining are all over – and so is your marriage. Now, you just want to move on with your life and let your spouse move on with yours, but you don’t want to end up in a bitter divorce battle. Is there any alternative?...
3 reasons to leave the business to your spouse in a divorce
If your spouse owns a business, or you own it together, you may be keen to get a share of it in the divorce settlement. Even if there is no pre or post-nuptial agreement saying you can’t, sometimes it is better to just forego it. Here is why: #1. You separate more...
How to handle vacations after a divorce
As married parents, the paperwork for traveling overseas together with the kids is simple. You turn up at the airport, everyone shows their passport, and that is it. Things become more complicated when you divorce. You and your ex likely still want to travel with the...
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...
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...
Can divorce affect your child’s chances of going to college?
For many children and young adults in Texas, college is their first real-life goal. Maybe your child wants to attend a specific institution of higher education, or perhaps they simply dream of pursuing a degree in a particularly competitive field, like architecture....