Alan Jacobs
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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Alan Jacobs
- Feb 28
- 1 min
Sharing Custody: How to Keep Kids Comfortable
Having two places to call home can cause confusion and be a major adjustment to children. This is especially true when a family is going...
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Alan Jacobs
- Feb 21
- 1 min
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
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Focus On Processing Your Emotions First, And Then Take On The Legal Matters.
The separation and divorce process can be stressful and uncoupling a marriage is often fraught with emotion. This very insightful article...
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Alan Jacobs
- Feb 7
- 1 min
6 Tips To Help Children Of Divorce Coping With Change
Children of divorce do not have it easy. Even in amicable breakups, the effects of divorce on children can be substantial. Research shows...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jan 31
- 1 min
7 Tips for Co-parenting With a Challenging, Narcissistic, or High-Conflict Ex
While co-parenting is a great opportunity for children to spend time with both parents – to feel it’s okay to be loved by both of their...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jan 3
- 1 min
The Long Term Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children
Growing up is complicated enough on its own. Having parents divorce can make it even harder. To avoid the psychological effects of...
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Alan Jacobs
- Dec 13, 2022
- 1 min
Stepfamily Life: Discussing Expectations Can Create Stronger Relationships
When it comes to stepfamily life, there’s often a glaring contrast between the reality of day-to day-life and your image of what it could...
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Alan Jacobs
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
Why Mediation is Better for Your Children
Children face long-term mental health impacts when they become pawns in a divorce or witness endless conflict. However, mediation...
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Alan Jacobs
- Nov 1, 2022
- 2 min
How Parents Can Help Kids Adjust to Divorce
A big challenge with divorce is when parents feel conflict and stress, their children do as well. Any effort to hide conflict will ...
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Alan Jacobs
- Oct 25, 2022
- 1 min
Co-Parenting or Parallel Parenting: How to Know What's Right
You’re getting divorced and your biggest worry is about your children. Chances are this is the one thing you and your spouse agree on....
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Alan Jacobs
- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
Loving Your Kids by Mediating Your Divorce
Of all the reasons to mediate, the welfare of the children is perhaps the best. For parents who prioritize the well-being of their...
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Alan Jacobs
- Oct 4, 2022
- 1 min
7 Tips for Co-parenting With a Challenging, Narcissistic, or High-Conflict Ex
While co-parenting is a great opportunity for children to spend time with both parents – to feel it’s okay to be loved by both of their...
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Alan Jacobs
- Sep 27, 2022
- 3 min
"Winning" In Divorce: Divorce Lawyer or Mediator?
What is a "win" in divorce? Getting the majority of assets? Avoiding alimony and minimizing child support? Crushing your opponent, i.e.,...
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