Alan Jacobs
An Age-By-Age Guide For Helping Children Through Divorce
Research tells us that children of divorce face many risks. It is a major challenge for kids to cope with the drastic change that is...
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Alan Jacobs
- Nov 14, 2023
- 2 min
5 Reasons to Consider Using Divorce Mediation Services
When you decide to end your marriage, you have to determine the process to use to finalize the divorce. You can choose to battle it in...
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Alan Jacobs
- Oct 31, 2023
- 1 min
Being A Parent Post-Divorce
Cooperating with your ex for the sake of your children can seem overwhelming in the early stages of the divorce. Try to put aside your...
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Alan Jacobs
- Oct 17, 2023
- 1 min
How Dads Stay Connected to Their Kids After Divorce
As many dads know, sometimes moms get primary custody of their children after a divorce. Whether this is a mutual decision or one made by...
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Alan Jacobs
- Oct 10, 2023
- 1 min
Understanding Your Stepchild and Building Trust
While no two stepchildren will have the same response or emotional reaction to a stepparent entering their life, one thing is certain, as...
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Alan Jacobs
- Oct 3, 2023
- 1 min
Should Couples Stay in an Adversarial Marriage for the Sake of Their Children?
The reason why this question is so difficult to answer is because every family is different and one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to...
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Alan Jacobs
- Sep 26, 2023
- 1 min
Questions to Ask Yourself About Children and Divorce
It’s understandable to get caught up in your own needs and goals as you go through the process of divorce mediation with your spouse. But...
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Alan Jacobs
- Sep 19, 2023
- 1 min
Adults Reveal What Their Childhood Was Like After Their Parents Divorced
If you or someone you know has experienced their parents divorcing when they were younger, you probably understand how complicated and...
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Alan Jacobs
- Sep 12, 2023
- 1 min
Graduation Do’s and Don’ts for Divorced Parents
Haven’t we all heard that even if you divorce your spouse, “you’ll always have a connection to your children.” This statement is...
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Alan Jacobs
- Aug 29, 2023
- 1 min
4 Tips To Survive Living Together Through Divorce
Staying in the marital home means living in the same household as the person who you are divorcing. There is a good chance you’ve gotten...
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Alan Jacobs
- Aug 15, 2023
- 1 min
7 Tips for Parents Talking to the Kids About Divorce or Separation
In this excellent blog posting, Joy Rosenthal offers tips to help parents think through how and when to talk to their children about...
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Alan Jacobs
- Aug 1, 2023
- 1 min
Nesting Divorce: When Co-Parents Rotate In And Out Of The Home
When you are considering a divorce, it is a reasonable question to ask whether you could stay in the same home as your ex. Co-parenting...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jul 25, 2023
- 1 min
7 Tips to Help Your Teen Cope with Divorce
The teenage years can be challenging for both a teenager and his or her parents after a divorce. Helping your teenager to make a smooth...
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Alan Jacobs
- May 30, 2023
- 1 min
5 Ways to Know Your Kids Are Adapting Well to Your Divorce
As a divorced parent you owe it to your children to diligently watch their behavior, listen to their conversations and be aware of any...
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Alan Jacobs
- May 23, 2023
- 2 min
Why Mediation is the Right Choice for Changing a Parenting Plan?
Over time, the original Parenting Plan may no longer work for separated parents. Kids grow older and their schedules change. Parents...
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Alan Jacobs
- May 9, 2023
- 1 min
How to Make Kids Feel at Home in Both Homes After a Divorce
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce with children can be saying goodbye to the marital home as it once was and creating a new...
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Alan Jacobs
- May 2, 2023
- 1 min
Does Your Stepchild Trust You?
While no two stepchildren will have the same emotional reaction to a stepparent entering their life, one thing is certain. As a...
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Alan Jacobs
- Apr 25, 2023
- 1 min
Separated but Under the Same Roof
Some couples who’ve ended their marriages are finding common ground right at home. Being apart together. Unusual, perhaps, but not...
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Alan Jacobs
- Mar 28, 2023
- 1 min
6 Different Ways Divorce Affects Children
No one wants to think about their marriage ending in divorce, but it is an unfortunate reality for many couples. When a couple decides to...
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Alan Jacobs
- Mar 14, 2023
- 3 min
Child Support: A Function of Divorcing or a Requirement of Parenting?
Distinguishing one’s child from one’s self is emotionally nodulous. When legal rights and obligations affect parenting decisions, parents...
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