Last year, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony split up and are working out an amicable divorce. This year, Seal and Heidi Klum have also decided to end their marriage and are aiming for a “divorce with dignity”, read the article here.
“Divorcing with dignity” may seem like an impossible challenge for some divorcing couples, but if both parties are willing set aside negative emotions and blame, and move forward to work things out cooperatively and fairly, the results will be well worth it – both for them and for their children. Heidi and Seal seem to understand and embrace this concept.
On January 22 they made the announcement, “While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul searching we have decided to separate.” They state that they still have deep respect and love for one another, but they have grown apart.
“This is an amicable process and protecting the well-being of our children remains our top priority, especially during this time of transition.”
Refreshingly, they are not bashing or trashing each other in the media as many famous divorcing couples do. On the contrary – Seal recently appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show and told viewers that Heidi is the “most wonderful woman in the world” and that they intend to “remain civil and do this thing with dignity”. An amicable divorce not only shows love and respect for each other, it also shows concern for their four children.
Even if a divorcing couple is not able to feel a great deal of love and admiration for each other, they can still remain civil and strive for a relatively peaceful divorce. Going through an ugly and bitter litigated divorce would clearly not bring peace to the process. A better way is to avoid divorce court and work out a divorce settlement with a divorce support professional or a mediator. At Divorce With Dignity (findaprovider.dwdignity.com), we offer a safe place to talk about your divorce, help in identifying points of agreement and disagreement, guidance through the divorce maze, and unlimited referrals to specialized support to help you through the various phases of the process. We give you the information you need to make the decisions that will help you get through this difficult time and build your new life.
Weighing the advantages of a mediated divorce compared to a litigated divorce may convince both parties that it is worth the effort. Some of our previous blog postings have described these advantages in detail, but here’s a short summary –
- Less expensive
- Faster
- You have more control
- The agreement can be more flexible
- Less likely to need settlement modifications
- More confidentiality
- Less stressful
- Easier on children
If you have made the decision to divorce, and want to make it as peaceful a process as possible, Divorce With Dignity can help. Visit us at findaprovider.dwdignity.com to find a Divorce With Dignity provider in your area. Let us help you achieve a peaceful divorce – with dignity!
The author of this blog is not an attorney and the information contained in these blogs should not be considered legal advice. The information provided here is based on the experience of the author and some of her clients whose actual names are not mentioned. Do not hesitate to seek the advice of an attorney if you have any legal questions.
