Collaborative Divorce gives the parents the best opportunity to have a supportive and cordial co-parenting relationship going forward. Personally, I know from my experience as a child of divorce that didn't happen. I also had the experience of having done a Collaborative Divorce and having that kind of relationship where my children and my ex-wife and I can be together and enjoy ourselves as a … [Read more...]
Is January National Divorce Month?
The New Year brings new divorces 2017 brings with it an opportunity to create something new or start again. It also brings with it the end of some things. I’ve heard that January is also referred to as “National Divorce Month.” Not because divorce is celebrated, but rather because so many divorces are filed in January. It sounds logical when you think about it. Who wants to file a divorce … [Read more...]
Much Thanks to Give
A Post-Divorce Holiday Story Thanksgiving is always a great holiday. Colder weather, great food, a 4-day binge on football from the high school to the pro level, and of course family and friends. This Thanksgiving was exactly that and more. We have a tradition in our family. We get out and MOVE Thanksgiving morning. This Thanksgiving was no exception. As is out tradition, my two kids and I … [Read more...]
It’s not YOU, It’s ME
Arriving at one of three truths in a marriage When contemplating divorce, its is likely one or both of the partners have made definite conclusions about their marriage and their partner. It has likely been a long and winding road (thanks Paul!) to the point of choosing divorce. Months and years may have passed, and the once small and seemingly insignificant things are now the elephant in the … [Read more...]
Don’t Stop Believin’…what you DON’T Believe!
The Relationship-Decision making process At the outset, I state flatly this is not relationship advice. This is decision-making advice as it pertains to any relationship. There IS a difference. When someone finds themselves questioning whether or not they should stay in a relationship, the process they use is crucial to making the best decision possible. Chip and Dan Health, in their book … [Read more...]