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
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Grieving after Divorce How Long Does this Take?
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?
Divorce With Respect Week – What Is It?
Vermont is participating in Divorce with Respect Week March 6-10. This event will give Vermont residents the opportunity to have a free consultation with attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial consultants to discuss questions they may have about divorce and different processes for how … [Read more...] about Divorce With Respect Week – What Is It?
Emotional Agility to Help You Navigate Divorce
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
6 Tips To Make The Divorce Process Easier
Going through a divorce is difficult. Psychologists consider divorce as the second most stressful life event with the death of a spouse as the number one most stressful life event. There are some things you can do that will help you get through the process in the easiest way possible. Here are 6 … [Read more...] about 6 Tips To Make The Divorce Process Easier
How Does A Divorce Affect Your Adult Children?
When parents get divorced, they generally pay a lot of attention to the needs of their young children. They carefully plan to answer their children’s questions about “will I need to change schools?”, “where I will live”, and how their daily lives will change. Parents know that the divorce will … [Read more...] about How Does A Divorce Affect Your Adult Children?
Collaborative Divorce: When it Works, When It Doesn’t
Divorce is always stressful even when both spouses have arrived at the decision to divorce. Traditional litigation can contribute to the stress, pitting the spouses against each other, both wanting to be the “winner.” A Collaborative Divorce is a non-adversarial process that focuses on respect, … [Read more...] about Collaborative Divorce: When it Works, When It Doesn’t
Can I Date Before My Divorce is Final?
When a couple is in the middle of a divorce, one spouse will often ask advice about whether it is okay to start dating before the divorce is final. Dating during the divorce process is strongly discouraged. It often triggers strong emotions, creates a new dynamic in the divorce setting and can turn … [Read more...] about Can I Date Before My Divorce is Final?
Divorcing Parents: Pay Heed to Uncle Sam
Many people don't realize that Uncle Sam has an interest in their divorce, both in terms of how assets are divided and, specifically in the case of divorcing parents, in terms of how parenting time is shared. Tax laws that come into play in divorce are far too nuanced and complex to fully address … [Read more...] about Divorcing Parents: Pay Heed to Uncle Sam
A Story About Divorce
Once upon a time, there was a young boy who had just celebrated his 10th birthday. An only child, he was unusually tender-hearted and sensitive, and cherished the safety, security and predictability of the routines of daily life. His parents loved him dearly and he never had reason to question that. … [Read more...] about A Story About Divorce