I recently had the pleasure of doing an interview with Susan Regan, MFT for her “Make-Up or Break-Up” Community Project, designed to help people get the resources and support they need to either work on or move on from their relationships. We spoke about how and why I came to launch Divorce With Dignity, and why I found it to be such a needed path for families. I offered it with the hope to be able to hold people through the divorce process and provide them with a lot of referrals (such as financial planners, therapists, CPAs, etc.).
There are a few things that I believe, which keep me committed to 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. I believe that we know what we want and that the amicable divorce process supports the path towards a mutually beneficial outcome for the couples. I believe in marriage, very strongly, but I don’t believe that people should stay in unhappy relationships. I also believe that our children know (possibly before we do) that things aren’t right and that we should consider whether we’re modeling the type of loving relationship that we want them to experience.
Watch the interview to hear a wonderful success story of a couple who I helped to achieve an amicable divorce and who, to this day, still do annual vacations and holidays together and listen until then end, where I leave you with some words on how you can keep the hope, as you navigate the divorce process.
I started Divorce With Dignity 25 years ago, and I still firmly believe that it is a far superior way to go through the divorce process. While it is true that most divorces end in costly court battles and bitter disputes, it doesn’t have to be that way.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact a local provider. And, if you’re interested in joining the free community project, led by Susan Regan, you can find the information here.
The author of this blog is not an attorney and the information contained in these blogs should not be considered legal advice. The information provided here is based on the experience of the author and some of her clients whose actual names are not mentioned. Do not hesitate to seek the advice of an attorney if you have any legal questions.
