One of the most painful parts of a divorce is losing time with one’s children. Until the divorce, the family has spent most of their time in one home, and the thought of not being with your children for all of the holidays has probably not even come up. However, after a divorce, the parents
Many parents are unaware of the damage a divorce can cause for their children, even if the divorce is not especially hostile. Children are very sensitive to the feelings of their parents, so it is important that they are protected during this difficult time. You and your spouse must communicate directly. You must never communicate
The purpose of divorce mediation is to reach a settlement. The parties are encouraged to collaborate and create an agreement that is tailored to their specific needs. A divorce settlement may affect your life for many years, especially if you have children together. Therefore, it is important not to think only about current issues, but
Divorces are a painful experience, even for those couples that remain friends. To increase the odds of an amicable split, many couples have turned to divorce mediation to resolve their issues and settle their case. Parties often leave mediation with a stronger ability to communicate than if they -allowed their case go to trial. Mediation
During a divorce, the silent victims are the children. Even when the split is amicable, children still suffer anxiety and sadness as their lives change. In especially contested cases, the divorce may leave scars on children that linger well into adulthood and shape the way they view relationships. When custody or visitation is contested, the
I was asked to write this article from the perspective of a non-attorney Divorce Mediator. Divorce mediation, as with a traditional divorce, tries to achieve the same end result, a set of agreements that are equitable and can be lived with by both parties. Where they differ sometimes is that mediation is also about helping
When a couple recognizes that they cannot be together anymore but are not ready yet to give up completely on their marriage, divorce is not their only option. See the rest of the article at – http://safianmediation.com/what-are-the-options-for-a-separating-couple-contemplating-divorce/
he one thing you want to do is early in the process, you want to somewhat not involve the kids overly but not hiding that you’re dating. It’s not necessarily a healthy thing because the kids know anyway. So letting them know that mom deserves to have a life. It’s really healthy role modeling. A
Divorce is a painful time no matter whether you are the one to initiate the process or you are the one who is reluctantly dragged through the process. You and your spouse together have the choice of how to go about ending your marriage and moving into a better space. The following are three ways
You are probably well aware that your sad feelings don’t automatically end once your divorce completes. Many memories still linger. Many experiences need to be over written. It takes time to move through them. While you’re rewriting your experiences, reminders of what you’ve lost can pop up at the most inopportune times. They can be
