Some children bounce back more quickly following a divorce than others. The good news is that parents may do things to help their children cope with the emotional consequences of divorce. A few helpful parenting techniques might go a long way in assisting children to...
Divorce
What are the advantages of collaborative divorce?
Filing for divorce with the court is time-consuming, expensive and conflictive. You are already going through a hard time, and going to trial with your ex may feel overwhelming at the moment. However, it is not necessary to do this. If you and your spouse believe that...
The importance of having a good support system when you get divorced
Divorce is painful even if you and your spouse are splitting on the best of terms. There are financial details to consider, legal issues and costs, and the almost inevitable emotional fallout. If you have kids, especially young ones, just trying to explain why the two...
Can a therapist help a divorcing couple become better co-parents?
Marriage counseling may not have saved your marriage. In fact, it may have given you and your spouse the clarity you needed about your relationship to finally begin the divorce process. If you’re going to be co-parenting, you may want to continue (or return to)...
How to talk to your kids about divorce
The decision to get divorced can be emotionally exhausting. You might feel too sad to even talk about it, but you must communicate it to your kids whenever you feel ready. Children are stronger than we think, and, according to the American Psychology Association, they...
The challenges of dividing cryptocurrency during divorce
It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans own some type of cryptocurrency, which can create challenges during a divorce. Asset division that involves cryptocurrency is complex when compared to division of more tangible assets. During divorce proceedings, it...
The Gates divorce and complications with high-asset division
Bill and Melinda Gates recently announced that they will be divorcing after 27 years of marriage. The couple has billions of dollars in assets that will need to be divided in what could become a complicated divorce proceeding. As co-founder and former CEO of...
Coping skills to help with healing during and after divorce
Divorce changes nearly every aspect of one’s life. While most people realize that their financial and family situations may look quite different post-divorce, they do not actually consider the emotional damage that can occur. Even the easiest divorces can leave people...
Reasons behind the increase in gray divorces
Gray divorces, which involve individuals who are 50 and older, are on the rise. Divorces among other demographics have recently fallen. But for various reasons, those over 50 are now divorcing at a higher rate than before. There are several factors that have led to...
3 ways to take care of yourself during divorce
Even if you are ready to end your marriage, divorce can be painful. Throughout the process, you will likely experience a variety of emotions, some which might catch you off guard. Coping with these feelings can be difficult, and you may have no idea how to handle...