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What Makes for Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce?
Whenever parents seek advice about helping their children adjust to the fallout of divorce, they are, more often then not, instructed...

Alan Jacobs
May 2, 20182 min read
Ten Ways To Protect Your Kids From The Fallout Of A High Conflict Break-Up
In this blog posting, Dr. Joan B. Kelly offers ten ways to protect you children during your divorce. Talk to your children about your...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 26, 20181 min read
What Should Child Support Cover?
During divorce mediation sessions my clients often ask, "What exactly does child support cover?" Food, clothing, shelter Generally,...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 22, 20181 min read
Here's What You Need To Know If You Are Heading Toward Divorce
Your marriage is in question and you are contemplating divorce. Before you go down the path, here are a few things to consider: Q. I’m...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 12, 20183 min read
Giving Your Children the Gift of Peace for the Holidays
The holidays are stressful for families. For families that have the additional challenge of recent divorce or separation, the first...

Alan Jacobs
Dec 20, 20171 min read
Co-Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting
There are two basic concepts that describe the way in which parents raise their children following a divorce. These approaches are...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 27, 20172 min read
The Children’s Bill of Rights in Divorce
I agree wholeheartedly with Robert Emory that divorced parents still must fulfill their responsibilities to their kids, and children...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 30, 20171 min read
What Should We Tell the Children?
One of the most typical questions asked of me by parents who are beginning the divorce process is, “What should we tell the children and...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 27, 20172 min read
Adjusting Parenting Arrangements After A Move
Custody disputes arising after one parent moves away can be some of the most “intractable” conflicts often leading to arbitration or...

Alan Jacobs
Apr 28, 20171 min read
5 Positive Lessons Children Learn From Divorce
Many parents worry their divorce will negatively effect their children. However, one psychologist says divorce can have a positive impact...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 20, 20171 min read
How To Explain Your Divorce To Your Children
You and your spouse have decided to divorce, and now you face the daunting task of telling your children. Be aware that how you explain...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 17, 20171 min read
Divorced Parents: Effective Communication Is Key to Co-Parenting Success
While divorce may end a marriage, when you’re a parent it doesn’t end the need for working together on behalf of your children. How you...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 15, 20171 min read
6 Things Positive Co-Parents Do Differently
It doesn’t matter if your ex is a narcissist, if they refuse to communicate, or if they constantly attack you - what matters is you. Are...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 13, 20171 min read
Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Couples
Joint custody arrangements after a separation or divorce can become quite stressful. Each parent will have to learn how to let go of the...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 9, 20171 min read
Tips for a Better Child Custody Mediation Experience
There is a no more contentious topic on the face of the Earth than children, particularly as their parents struggle with custody...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 20, 20172 min read
Co-Parenting: 5 Tips for Raising Well-Adjusted Kids After Divorce
Divorce is hard and the truth is that most times, married couples never really part ways on the best note. A lot of disappointment, pain,...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 18, 20171 min read
The Podcast of My Interview on WCAI's The Point Talking About Divorce Mediation
Listen to the podcast of my interview on WCAI's The Point talking about how divorce mediation provides an amicable resolution to...

Alan Jacobs
Dec 16, 20161 min read
Mediation is A Better Choice for Children of Divorce
Like Susan Ingram the majority of the couples I see in divorce mediation have children. Early on in the mediation process, when I ask...

Alan Jacobs
Dec 12, 20161 min read
Finding A New Kind Of Partnership Through Divorce
When you're facing a major life change, it helps to talk to someone who's already been through it. All Things Considered is connecting...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 18, 20161 min read
7 Steps to Balance Financial Inequality Between Co-Parents
During the early stages of separation a fear many of our clients voice is that their children will prefer being with their more affluent...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 14, 20162 min read

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