Even under the best of circumstances, a divorce can be challenging. When you have a fairly high profile in your community, however, divorce can impact both your social and professional lives – not just your private one. This is why a lot of couples consider using...
If you’re hoping you can divorce without affecting your kids, it’s essential to realize that is unrealistic. The breakup of their family will always have some effect. However, you can do things to minimize the negative ones. Make time to listen to your kids The time...
Your divorce may be painfully traumatic for your child. Depending upon their age and level of understanding, they can be grieving, mad, mixed-up or rebellious when they realize their family unit is changing drastically – and there is nothing they can do about it. Home...
In some cases, divorced co-parents decide to take joint vacations after the marital split. This is because they have children who would like to still have family vacations even though the divorce has changed what their family looks like. The certainly isn’t for...
There are multiple aspects of divorce that are hard on children. Adjusting to living in new spaces and the change to their weekly schedules will be one challenge. Handling the change that the divorce creates in their dynamic with each of their parents will be another...
According to Inverse, men departing heterosexual marriages have more anxiety and mood disorders than women in the first few years after a divorce. The article shares the stories of five U.S. men who experienced such problems after ending their marriages. Although all...
It would be nice if couples could end a marriage easily. Unfortunately, spouses must settle many issues before their divorce is complete. Sometimes, they cannot agree on critical elements such as property division and children. In-person discussions and other forms of...
One term you may have heard in relation to child custody is bird nesting. This is a custody strategy that is rarely used, but one that can be very useful for specific couples. It is often used in situations where the parents believe it will make life easier for the...
Social media is a wonderful tool for connecting with family and friends. However, being on social media does come with its share of risks, especially if you are going through a difficult life event like divorce. During the divorce process, it is important to...
Planning your vacation after a divorce is harder than a vacation with your whole family. You don't just need to arrange for time off of work and to ensure your destination is somewhere the children will have fun. You also have to make sure that you work that planned...
