Divorce mediators are trained to be empathetic to the needs of both parties. Mediators focus on the two of you, your conflict and the important issues that each each of you wish to address; not one or the other of you. A mediator isn’t an advocate for either of you; he/she is a neutral concerned […]
Steps To Take Before You Decide To Divorce
Almost every relationship starts with that giddy period of falling in love, imagining a life together with your spouse–maybe even a couple of kids and even a dog to round out the happy loving family. What most people do not imagine, is what happens if that love, respect and admiration morphs into something unlike a fairytale […]
Mediation and Coaching for Divorce
When we say the words, “I do,” we never imagine that one day those words will turn into, “It’s over.” But the statistics point to the fact that many marriages do not make it. In fact, the CDC reports that 42% of marriages have a high probability of ending in divorce. Why Consider Mediation for […]
Creating (or amending) a Parenting Plan
In a perfect world, marriages would never dissolve. But divorce is a reality and one that impacts everyone involved, including and sometimes especially the children. To help children feel safe and secure during the weeks and months that follow a divorce, it is important that the both of you work together to come up with […]
How to Help Your Child Deal with Their Anger
Many parents believe in the same myth: if they do everything right, their children will be happy. But that’s not how childhood works. No matter how much you love your child or how much you give to them in the way of attention and material items, kids are still going to experience all kinds of […]
3 Tips to Get You on the Right Side of Calm
They say you can wake up on the wrong side of the bed. But many days it feels like you woke up on the wrong side of calm. And who can blame you? Life seems to have gotten more complicated, stressful and chaotic, making it more difficult to feel peaceful and calm and relationships have been […]
Is there an Alternative to Divorce Court?
You find yourself facing a crisis in your life. Your marriage. You’ve landed on the side of divorce (by choice or not). Questions are swirling… What should your next step be? Lawyer up and prepare for the trip(s) to court? You’re not sure where to start or what your first step should be… An important question before you […]
Don’t Blame Your Spouse, Get Involved: Helping Your Child with Behavioral Issues When Going Through Separation or Divorce
If you’ve separated or in the midst of divorce, it’s not uncommon to hear that the children are struggling. It often shows up as a call from the school. No parent likes hearing that their child is acting out in class, being disruptive or uncooperative. When going through a separation or divorce, it’s common to […]
Too Much Conflict & Stress But Not Ready to End Your Marriage? Here Are Some Options…
Feel like you are living in a constant state of stress with your spouse? Experiencing anxiety at even the thought of interacting? ….but you have kids and you aren’t quite ready to throw in the towel…? It’s scary to even think about it. Maybe it’s time to get some help for your marriage and see […]
How to Reduce Fighting Over Money & Budgets
If you and your partner argue about money, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, 27% of Americans said that disagreements about finances tend to erupt into full-blown arguments. This means couples fight more about money than they do about work, chores or the kids (http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/alpha-consumer/2010/10/18/the-biggest-money-mistakes-couples-make). Perhaps even more disturbing is that arguments about […]
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