Trial separation is a common step that many couples take when they begin to encounter problems in their relationship and start to consider the idea of divorce. Rather than rushing directly into a divorce, sometimes a legal separation or a trial...
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Amicable Divorce: What Is It? Is It Even Possible?
Over the last several years, I’ve posted various articles about what it means to have an amicable divorce, and whether achieving this is even possible. The word “amicable” means to be “characterized by friendly goodwill” or “peaceable”. When...
6 Tips to Make the Holidays Great While Coping With Divorce
We asked Happiness Coach and Author, PJ Ferguson for some tips on how to make the most of the holidays when coping with divorce. Here are the tips he shared with us:1. Make the Decision. Your experience of life is — more often than not — determined...
Going through Divorce Mediation? 3 Tips to Keep It Smooth and Drama-free!
Are you going through divorce mediation and are worried about the process being negative and acrimonious? What you might not realize is that it doesn’t have to be either of those things. You and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse have the power to make this...
Understanding The Types of Mediation
Peer mediation is a common technique used to settle many kinds of disputes, from problems in the classroom to issues in the workplace and many other cases as well. One of the areas where mediation is most commonly used is in cases of divorce. It...
How To Survive The Holidays While Going Through a Divorce
Going through a divorce is stressful enough, but when the holidays roll around the stress can be greatly intensified. Who will the children spend the holidays with? How will you cope with the emphasis on family during this time of year, when yours...
California Courts: Self-Help Resources For Divorce
Getting a divorce is an intimidating prospect. It can be an expensive one as well. For those who cannot afford attorney fees, there are ways to get the divorce without hiring lawyers to litigate in court. One of those ways is do-it-yourself...
Annulment vs. Divorce: Is Divorce Really The Answer?
The question of annulment vs. divorce is one that many couples face every day. It can be extremely painful to end a marriage no matter which way you choose to go about it, but the choice you make should be well thought out and agreed upon by both...
Divorce Without Court: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
After 10 years of marriage, Hollywood couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced they will be divorcing. The following joint statement was released on June 30, 2015, one day after they celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. “After much...
Attorney or Mediation: The Best Way To Go Through A Divorce
How to file for divorce is one of the first things couples that suddenly find themselves at an emotional impasse may wonder about. The answer may be more complicated than you think. There is actually more than one option open to couples who are...
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.