Oftentimes issues arise after a divorce is final.  They could be issues about child and/or spousal support, child custody, parenting timeshare, co-parenting, and other financial issues.  Should a couple run to the nearest family law attorney and file court papers?  Is there another option? 
Sitting down with a mediator provides the parties with a less expensive, less [...]

“When you’re frightened don’t sit still, keep on doing something.  The act of doing will give you back your courage.”  Grace Ogot
Are you paralyzed with fear about the end of your marriage?  Are you feeling completely overwhelmed at the thought of divorce?  Are you fearful about your future and your children’s future? 
These are all very [...]

“Always believe in yourselves as parents.  You are the best your children have.”   Anonymous
How can you be there for your children when your world is turned upside down by divorce/separation?  How can you co-parent effectively when you’re emotionally drained by the divorce process?
Divorce is a very difficult time that shakes you to the core.  Going [...]

“There is only one courage and that is the courage to let go of the past, not to collect it, not to accumulate it, not to cling to it.  We all cling to the past, and because we cling to the past we become unavailable to the present.” Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, Indian spiritual leader.
Are you [...]

Could you use a helpful book resource list for yourself and your children as you’re journeying through the process of separation/divorce?  A Friendly Divorce has provided such a list.  Please go to http://afriendlydivorce.com/category/bibliography for a comprehensive list of books for adults and children of different ages.  Sometimes it is helpful to have some resources to [...]

So often when a couple decides to end their relationship, they want to walk away and never have to deal with the other person again. Couples without children have this option, but couples with children do not. As co-parents, you are bound together for life in that role. As I tell my clients, it doesn’t [...]

Just this past week, I experienced this principle first hand. In the past my blog posts have been about mediation, divorce, conflict, and communication – always from a business point of view. Today, I’m going to share something with you on a more personal note. I’m hoping that by doing this, you will understand the [...]

Do you wonder how your children will cope with your separation and/or divorce?  Are you concerned about their well-being during and after the divorce?  Have you heard the sad stories of parents using their children as “pawns” in the divorce process?  Do you want to spare your children the heartache and stress of divorce?  Mediation [...]

I often get asked how mediation helps you avoid court. While you still need to file your divorce paperwork with the court, mediation provides a way to negotiate your division of property, assets, and debts, any support issues, and most importantly, issues regarding your children. In mediation, you meet with your spouse/partner in a confidential [...]

How many times has your spouse/partner misunderstood what you’ve said? Have they taken it the wrong way and reacted in anger and/or hurt? Miscommunication between spouses/partners happens on a daily basis. Whether you are trying to find a better way to communicate with your spouse/partner in an effort to save your relationship or you are [...]