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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...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 15, 20231 min read
Questions That Can Help You Build Perspective When Preparing for Mediation
While you are likely to be preoccupied with present circumstances during your divorce, it is critical that you keep an eye on the future...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Early Retirement’s Impact on Divorce
In this excellent Q & A from the Boston Herald, Wendy Hickey answers the question: "My husband recently retired at the age of 60. He has...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 18, 20231 min read
Can you have PTSD from Divorce?
Traumatic relationships are a cause for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). You may have had an amicable break up and sailed through...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 11, 20231 min read
The Biggest Concerns When You Divorce Without Children
The end of any relationship causes emotional upheaval whether you have children or not. The road to the breakup is often fraught with...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 27, 20231 min read
What Do You Want Out of Your Divorce Mediation?
As you and your spouse prepare to head into your divorce mediation process, it is important for you to spend some time getting mentally...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 20, 20231 min read
7 Tips for Managing Your Money If You’re Newly Divorced
In this excellent blog posting from “Financially Savvy Female”, they share advice for women (and men) who may be handling their finances...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 13, 20231 min read
Have These Documents Ready as Your Attorney Preps for Your Divorce
Before the divorce process begins, you will need to provide information about your marriage and the official documentation attached to...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 6, 20231 min read
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...

Alan Jacobs
May 30, 20231 min read
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...

Alan Jacobs
May 23, 20232 min read
What a Couple's View of Their Own History May Say About Their Future.
There is some research which has found how people describe their past as a couple is correlated to their likelihood of staying together....

Alan Jacobs
May 16, 20231 min read
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...

Alan Jacobs
May 9, 20231 min read
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...

Alan Jacobs
May 2, 20231 min read
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...

Alan Jacobs
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Is This Marriage Viable?
This blog posting is the first in a series based on interviews Rachel Alexander had with couples’ counselor Meredith Keller, LPC, ACS. ...

Alan Jacobs
Apr 18, 20231 min read
Can We Afford to Separate?
In my experience as a divorce mediator, I have seen that many couples do not go through the financial picture, numbers, and financial...

Alan Jacobs
Apr 11, 20232 min read
How To Know If It's Truly Time To Get A Divorce, According To Marriage Experts
The decision of whether to get a divorce is never an easy one to make, and there are a lot of things to consider before broaching the...

Alan Jacobs
Apr 4, 20231 min read
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...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 28, 20231 min read

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