From a reader: I found out my ex-husband is having a baby with his girlfriend, an affair that carried on for a long time, even during my marriage. I am probably most mad at myself on how I could have been so blind. It makes me wonder if he ever lov...
Category Archives: Getting Divorced
How to Convince Your Spouse to Divorce with Mediation
My co-mediation partner and I get weekly calls from prospective clients asking about mediation. “How do I tell my spouse I want to divorce?” “We are friendly and do not want attorneys involved…” “We both love our children,” “This ha...
Parental Alienation Against a Mother or a Father
Does the other parent of your child go out of their way to limit your time with your child? Does the other parent speak poorly about you in front of your child? Does the other parent refuse to share important information or major updates with you abo...
What’s Up with the Negative Self-Talk During Divorce? Just Stop.
Ever talk to yourself? Of course you do. "Why am I being so stupid?" "Why did I say that to her?" "I hope I didn't say anything dumb." "This dress used to be fit so much better." "I'm old." "I screwed up again." Sound familiar? I bet most people enga...
How to Deal With Anger and Rage During Divorce
Divorce is a time when emotions are high, and when people are experiencing so many different — often competing — feelings, which are continually changing. For example, you can go from being very sad one morning to experiencing hopeful thoughts in...