(Part 1 of our August 2025 Back-to-School Co-Parenting Series) Introduction: The Back-to-School Accountability Test August brings more than fresh notebooks and sharpened pencils. For many co-parents, it’s also the start of a seasonal stress spike —...
Divorce With Dignity Blog: Navigating the Journey with Grace
Social Media Caution for Co-Parents: Protecting Your Family’s Peace in the Digital Age
By Michael Lemon, Esq., Divorce Mediator and Coach, Divorce With Dignity - Middle Georgia In the age of digital oversharing, even a simple post can trigger emotional fallout in co-parenting relationships. Middle Georgia divorce attorney Michael...
When the Home Feels Empty: Using the Silence to Rebuild Yourself
By Nicole R. Lewis, Esq., Divorce With Dignity Provider Learn more about Nicole here Let’s be honest—nothing quite prepares you for the moment when your child walks out the door for their week at the other parent’s home. That sudden hush? It hits...
Welcome Debbie Main, LDA – Guiding You Through Divorce with Dignity in Placer & Sacramento Counties
We’re beyond excited to welcome Debbie Main LDA, a compassionate and experienced Legal Document Assistant now serving clients in Placer and Sacramento Counties. With a clear mission to provide affordable and respectful divorce document preparation,...
The Emotional Weight of Co-Parenting: Facing the Silence After the Storm
When the court orders are signed and the co-parenting plan is in place, a different kind of storm begins—one that many don’t see coming. It’s not about legal filings or custody exchanges anymore. It’s about walking into a home that feels too quiet,...
Uncontested—But Still Unclear? Why So Many Amicable Divorces Stall Before They’re Filed
By Denise Foster, LDA Introduction: When "We Agree" Still Feels Stuck In Alameda County and across California, many couples start the divorce process with a reassuring phrase: "We agree on everything. We just need to get it done." But then the...
Our Divorce Isn’t Ugly—But It’s Not Easy Either. What Are Our Options?
By Gina Lee, Esq. Introduction: A Common Starting Point If you're like many couples pursuing an amicable divorce in California who are navigating divorce, your situation might sound like this: "We basically know how we want to divide everything....
When the Conflict Is Quiet: Navigating Emotionally Subtle Divorces with Clarity and Care
Author: Michael Lemon, Esq. Divorce Attorney, Mediator, & Coach | Serving Middle GeorgiaGuiding families through peaceful divorce with clarity, integrity, and care. Introduction Not all divorces are filled with shouting matches or slammed...
What It Means to Be Divorce Strong™—Even When You’re Falling Apart
By Nicole R. Lewis, Esq. Divorce With Dignity – Napa and Solano When your relationship ends, it can feel like your whole life is collapsing. Even if you were the one to initiate the separation… even if you know deep down that this is the right path...
Feeling Stuck? Why This Season of Pause Might Be the Perfect Time to Take the Next Step
At Divorce With Dignity, we understand that navigating an amicable divorce during uncertain times takes thoughtfulness, flexibility, and the right support. If you've found yourself in a holding pattern lately, wondering whether now is the right...
Cindy Elwell
Founder, Divorce With Dignity
I believe that we are much better off making our own decisions about our private lives, instead of leaving it in the hands of the legal system.