Divorce can feel like an emotional and logistical storm—a whirlwind of court dates, paperwork, and conflict that leaves little room for clarity or peace. But what if your divorce didn’t have to feel like that? What if, instead, it could be an...
Navigating Parenting Amidst Political Differences? In today’s world, politics permeates almost every aspect of life, from media and social events to schools and even family gatherings. When parents hold differing political views, those differences...
Living through a divorce can feel like a horrible parody of a Hallmark movie, especially during February. All around are images of hearts and flowers and happy couples, and here you are, ending all the things that the commercials are telling you...
Written by Shilpa Kapoor, Psy.D., M.S., M.A. Divorce With Dignity - Contra Costa Provider The decision to pursue a divorce is among the most challenging and emotionally taxing experiences an individual can face. As the owner of Divorce With Dignity...
As an adult, picking yourself up after a divorce can be challenging, even if you’re excited about the prospect of a fresh start. As such, it's important to reflect on how this change can impact your child so that you’re able to provide them with...
August is Family Fun Month, a reminder to spend quality time with your family during the golden hour of summer – before the chaos of regular school-time life ensues. Though during the divorce process, this goal may feel nearly impossible to...
July is National Child-Centred Divorce Month, which means it is the perfect time to delve into the ways in which you can protect and care for your child during the divorce process. To begin with, of course, it's important to challenge the idea that...
We’ve often spoken about how many divorcing couples mistakenly believe their separation belongs in a courtroom. This is likely because each time we see a divorce in the media, we hear horror stories about drawn-out cases where couples argue about...
According to a recent study, 50% of marriages in the US end in divorce. While this may seem to be a daunting figure, it’s actually a positive reflection of our ability to advocate for ourselves and pursue happiness over remaining in a relationship...
In our last blog, we touched upon the ways in which you can ensure that your children’s welfare is protected during the divorce process. However, as June is Children’s Wellness Month, we thought we’d take this as an opportunity to further explore...