Category Archives: Getting Divorced

During a separation or after a divorce, it can be hard for former partners to maintain any kind of relationship. Yet in situations where children are involved, parenting does not end even if the relationship does. Therefore, working to build and main...

Being a first time home buyer after divorce isn't uncommon. Maybe you were a homeowner, but you bought your home with your husband years ago. Now that you are getting divorced, you might be buying a home solo for the first time in a long time, or may...

Wondering what to say in mediation? I have been co-mediating with Brian James for over 16 years and unfortunately, we have heard statements people make to their spouse that are offensive, mean, and that ultimately undermine the mediation process. ...

What does it mean to be a strong and independent woman? Here is my story, which includes what it means to me. For a long time, I didn’t share or write much about my current marriage. After all, here I am serving women going through divorce, leav...

Being recently separated, I can remember just feeling like I was in such unchartered territory. It was chaotic. So many things were new for me, and I just didn't know what to expect. Examples of what you don't know when you are recently separated: th...