(Part 3 of our Co-Parenting Without Escape Routes Series) Introduction: When Avoidance Grows Up The “escape hatch” dynamic we’ve covered in Parts 1 and 2 often begins with switching houses to avoid a consequence, or retreating into a phone to dodge...
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,...
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...
There’s a moment in every journey of divorce where the fear and uncertainty feel overwhelming. When Cindy Elwell, the founder of Divorce With Dignity, first found herself navigating life as a single mother with two children, she faced this moment...
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...
Halloween is coming up! For most parents, the biggest fear is that the kids will eat too much candy and be too wound up to sleep. For some parents, they’ll be worrying about letting a child go out with the non-custodial parent. For others, it may...
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...