Nanci Smith

Originally posted on Divorce Untangled They are often excluded from the traditional narrative since they are not legally relevant to discussions about child support and custody for minor children in divorce. In other words, the courts don’t consider adult children as part of the divorce … [Read more...] about ‘Gray Divorce’ and Its Affects on Adult Children

Originally posted on Divorce Untangled As bad as divorce can be for the couple going through it, that’s nothing compared to how it can negatively impact their children. At least the couple has seen it coming for a while and has had some time to be prepared emotionally. Even if they’ve seen how … [Read more...] about Collaborative Divorce – Talking with your Children

Originally posted at Divorce Untangled How Long Should You Grieve After a Divorce? When it comes to grief, how long is too long? After debate that lasted well over a decade, the American Psychiatric Association’s diagnostic manual, known as the DSM-5, recently added a controversial new … [Read more...] about Grieving after Divorce How Long Does this Take?

Originally Posted on Divorce Untangled When someone tells me that they are considering divorce, I often suggest that their first call shouldn’t be to a lawyer.  Rather, I say that investing in a relationship with a skillful mental health professional is usually the place to start, unless … [Read more...] about Emotional Agility to Help You Navigate Divorce