Selling a home during a divorce is a significant decision that can have far-reaching implications on both financial and emotional fronts. As divorcing couples navigate this process, several essential factors come into play to ensure a smooth and equitable sale. Here are some key considerations when selling your home during a divorce: 1. Agreeing on the Sale Communication is Key: Open and … [Read more...] about Selling a Home During a Divorce
Collaborative Divorce
The Role of the Neutral in Divorce Proceedings
In today's blog post, we will be discussing the role of neutral professionals in the divorce process. There’s many types of neutral professionals who may assist – for example, we have financial professionals, mental health professionals, and child specialists to name a few. The Role of Financial Professionals A financial professional plays a crucial role in a divorce by providing expertise … [Read more...] about The Role of the Neutral in Divorce Proceedings
Talking With The Kids About Divorce
Divorce is a sensitive topic that can be challenging to discuss with children. Addressing this subject in a thoughtful and honest manner is essential for helping kids navigate their emotions and understand the changes happening in their family dynamic. Here are some tips for talking to your kids about divorce: 1. Timing is Key Choose a time when you and your children can have a calm and … [Read more...] about Talking With The Kids About Divorce
Protecting Children from the Negative Effects of Divorce
Tip 1: Open Communication Encourage your kids to express their feelings by fostering an environment where your child feels comfortable sharing their feelings without fear of judgment. Listen actively and use open-ended questions. Reading stories together about divorce can be a really helpful tool, or even encouraging journaling. Tip 2: Maintain Stability, Consistency and … [Read more...] about Protecting Children from the Negative Effects of Divorce
How Do We Resolve Our Pet Disputes during Separation or Divorce?
Have you thought about what would happen with your pets if you separate or divorce from your spouse? Who would keep the pet? How would he or she be cared for? Would the pet continue to be shared, or would one spouse keep the pet full time? Let’s shed some light on some ideas for dealing with pets in the context of separation or divorce of their owners. Is there such a thing as custody of a … [Read more...] about How Do We Resolve Our Pet Disputes during Separation or Divorce?
Navigating New Relationships after Separation or Divorce
Here's my top 10 tips for navigating new relationships after separation or divorce 1. Give Yourself Time to Heal Before jumping into a new relationship, it’s crucial to take time for self-reflection and healing. Understand your emotions, identify what went wrong in your previous relationship, and learn from those experiences. Allow yourself to grieve the loss and focus on personal growth. … [Read more...] about Navigating New Relationships after Separation or Divorce
All About Grey Divorce
There’s lots of information out there for couples separating in their younger years, but what about those who are divorcing later in life? There are different things that need to be considered by this population, and it’s very underserved in the divorce information market. What is grey divorce? Basically, it’s couples who are separating later in life, often after the age of 50, who have … [Read more...] about All About Grey Divorce
What to Expect When Your Expecting Your Separation or Divorce
Preparing for Initial Interactions with Lawyer or Mediator This article is intended to go through the first steps in a separation or divorce, to help those who are just starting the process to know what to expect. When someone is considering separating from their spouse, it’s hard to know how to get started. What would you suggest as a first step? I know that this sometimes can be … [Read more...] about What to Expect When Your Expecting Your Separation or Divorce