It used to be that whenever we heard about people getting a divorce, whether they were celebrities or people we knew, we almost always heard about the bitter struggles, the antagonistic court battles, and the vitriolic comments they made about...
In our previous blog post, we shared some insights from one of our referral associates, Keiko Hsu, on finding emotional support during divorce. Keiko is the founder of Wings for Women (www.wingsforwomen.net), an organization that focuses on...
Divorce With Dignity (dwdignity.com) is a divorce planning and facilitation service that takes a holistic approach to the divorce process. We understand that there is more to getting through a divorce than just the legal paperwork. As part of our...
Once the decision to divorce is made, there are multiple options for how to get it done. Rushing out to hire a lawyer may not be the best choice for you, especially if you are interested in a peaceful divorce. If you and your spouse are in...
Going through a divorce is always difficult, and when children are involved, it’s doubly so. In other blog postings we’ve talked about building your divorce support team. Grandparents can play an extremely important role on the support team – for...
I know it seems counterintuitive, but it really is possible to have a peaceful divorce. And when people understand the benefits of getting through a divorce at least civilly, if not amicably, most will want to do just that. But how do you achieve a...
Divorce can be complicated. There are many aspects to it that don’t have anything to do with the legal process itself. Coping with a variety of feelings, trying to figure out what your future will look like, learning new ways of dealing with your...
Parents who are considering divorce have many questions, but one of the big ones I hear in my Divorce With Dignity office is, “How can I help my children get through this?” Providing emotional support for the children, both during and after a...
A short time ago I posted a blog called “Living Arrangements During And After Your Divorce”, and today’s blog is the same topic on a more personal level. One of my clients, who I’ll call “Amy” (not her real name), agreed to tell us a little of her...
Divorce is hard enough – but then divorced parents often have to contend with shared custody conflicts. These conflicts can arise from miscommunications, misunderstandings, or just forgetfulness about aspects of the agreement. How can divorced...