Mediation is a useful alternative to a litigated divorce, especially for parents who are trying to preserve a working relationship for their children's sake or couples who hope to preserve a friendship after their divorce.
Why are you putting off your divorce?
If you're unhappily married, you probably have been thinking about divorce for quite a while. You may even have started to imagine what life would be like if your spouse was no longer around.
Why is it so hard to keep your friends after a divorce?
It's a common problem: You get divorced and suddenly your social circle -- the people you were counting on to get you through the worst days of the whole process -- shrinks dramatically. Why do so many people find that their friends are suddenly nowhere to be found once they get a divorce?Psychologists say that there are actually several reasons it happens, so you should prepare yourself for this possibility once you make the announcement:
Handling a child's graduation gracefully during divorce
Is your child about to graduate from high school or college? Whether your divorce is almost over or still in the beginning stages, events like a child's graduation can be stressful for both divorcing parents and their children -- especially if the ex-couple still has unresolved issues.
Traveling with the kids after your divorce
When you were still married, traveling with the kids was no big deal. You and your spouse simply organized the trip, put the kids in the car and went where you pleased.
Don't let divorce take you by surprise
Could you be headed for a divorce?
How much does a divorce cost in 2019?
It's almost impossible to contemplate a divorce without thinking about the money involved. Divorce is, after all, expensive.
Marriage, divorce and money in Hawaii
Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places in the nation to live -- and also one of the most expensive. Everything from housing to the price of milk can be more expensive than it is on the mainland.
How do you know if it's time to get divorced?
Is it time to end your marriage, or is there still hope that your marriage can recover from whatever is wrong with it?
Broaching the topic of divorce with your spouse
Are you trying to bring up the topic of divorce with your spouse?
