Going through a divorce is a stressful process. The uncertainty about your future can be an all-encompassing concern. In the Collaborative Divorce process, we have tools that can help sort out your concerns and work to turn that fear into a positive view of what your...
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Divorce Fear: The Children Will Lose Contact with Your Extended Family
When your extended family and the extended family of your spouse learn of your divorce, they frequently are concerned about the impact it will have on their relationship with your children. Grandparents wonder if they have any rights and can be involved someway in the...
Fears – Will Divorce Make Conflict Worse
Rarely (never) does a person wake up one morning and decide they want a divorce. Often, at least one spouse has been contemplating divorce for weeks, months, or even years. The discord or conflict escalates over time and one or both spouses finally decide the time has...
6 signs that divorce might be your best option
Many people will go to extremes to avoid divorce. They view divorce as a sign of personal failure and would prefer to preserve their marriage if at all possible. It is certainly admirable to do your best to prioritize keeping your marriage vows to your spouse....
What Questions Do Children Ask About Divorce?
When you have friends or family members who are getting divorced, or your children have friends from school whose parents are getting divorced, it is natural for your children to have questions. It may be difficult for you to provide answers. If they ask a question...
How to Tell Your Children You Are Divorcing
One of the most difficult things about a divorce is telling your children that you and your spouse are separating, and they will now have two homes. A mental health professional can help you tell your children that you are divorcing. Meanwhile, we offer some...
Divorce: What is Nesting and Is It Good for Children?
It is always stressful for children when their parents get a divorce. For some children, the stability of continuing to reside in the family residence is very important One solution some parents are able to implement is “nesting.” Parents may do this for a few weeks...
What Makes a Good Divorce Lawyer?
Now that you have decided you want a divorce, you need to choose a divorce attorney. This is an important decision, because you divorce attorney will be your guide through the process. You want someone with whom you have rapport. Someone with whom you can talk freely...
What is Divorce with Respect?
A common misconception is that a divorce will end in anger and bitterness, with the former spouses hoping never to speak to each other again. Although that may happen, it doesn’t have to be that way. Those who divorce with “respect” can move forward with their new...
What Is Discernment Counseling And How Does It Apply To Divorce?
Deciding whether to end a marriage is rarely a quick and easy decision. Often, couples know the marriage is not working, but they are not sure whether their problems can be fixed. In many cases, one spouse wants to end the marriage and move on while the other does...