Mediation can be a helpful solution for troubled divorces

Mediation can be a helpful solution for troubled divorces

If you’re struggling with your divorce, one of the things that you may want to consider doing to make it easier is seeking out mediation support. Mediation is a good way to keep your conversations open and flowing, so that you don’t have a breakdown in communication. Many people who work with mediators enjoy doing so, because having that third party present cuts down on the likelihood of fighting or the chances of a disagreement getting out of hand. A…

How can co-parents work out a schedule for the holidays?

The holiday season is right around the corner, which means that parents who are divorced will have to narrow down what happens with the children. There are several things to think about, so now is the best time to get started. One of the first things that you’ll need to do is to review the parenting plan to determine what schedule needs to be followed for the holiday season. Some parenting plans have alternating schedules, but others might have a…

Are You Putting Off Divorce Because You Feel Ashamed?

Now more than ever, we share our lives online. When in previous decades only close friends had an intimate insight into our lives, we now often feel that we must keep up a picture-perfect image to our hundreds or even thousands of followers on social media. The fact is that you are living in your reality, not your social media feed. It’s important that you take the time to reflect on what you really want in life and what makes…

The Holidays are Around the Corner: Watch for Drunk Drivers

With the start of the winter holiday season right around the corner, there’s a chance that you’ll be out on the roads visiting with friends and family members. One thing that you need to be prepared for is an uptick in the number of the drivers on the road. Unfortunately, some of those individuals will be impaired.  Many people go to holiday gatherings and consume alcoholic beverages. It’s imperative that they either find a suitable way home or remain where…

What To Do When You Lose the Spark in Your Marriage

Relationships are constantly changing and evolving. Likely, when you first met the person who would become your spouse, you felt nerves, excitement and undeniable chemistry. By the time you get married, you and your spouse will feel like an unstoppable force. Unfortunately, relationships continue to change even after marriage, and after several years of being together, many spouses feel that they have simply grown apart and lost their spark. If you are feeling dissatisfied in your relationship, you may be…