With an estimation of a divorce happening in America every 13 seconds, there are a lot of people who are trying to determine how to find the strength and the skills to cope with their own divorce. If you are experiencing a divorce, you are soon going to find that it is one of the … Read more
This school year has been unlike any other in recent history. The education system has been rocked by the inability to maintain the traditional classroom environment as a result of COVID-19. Children and their parents are now expected to take on some of the tasks that were previously the responsibility of the school. Everyone is … Read more
WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT YOUR DIVORCE DURING THE PANDEMIC There are many of us that are frustrated for a number of reasons during the community shut-downs that have happened as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not the least of those frustrations, are the negative impacts the closures of the courts, and the delays … Read more
Families everywhere are struggling with how to handle child custody and visitation during COVID-19 and the Governor’s stay-at-home order. Some co-parents are quarantining together and others fighting about whether or not the exchanges should still be taking place. How Do I Handle Child Exchanges And Visitation Right Now? The Governor’s stay-at-home order poses a difficult … Read more
Is divorce bad? Or a mistake? Is divorce a failure? Or is divorce acknowledging a mistake? Is divorce accepting that people and life change? Is it better to stay in an unhappy marriage for the sake of the children? Or move on and create a happier and healthier home for the children? Is it better … Read more
Both men and women experience heartbreak after a split, but men can experience it differently. Depression in men can show up as physical symptoms such as headaches, sleep problems, fatigue, digestive disorders, and emotional symptoms such as irritability or anger and a loss of interest in work, relationships or hobbies. While the dark and often stormy … Read more
Going to court can be intimidating. For most of us, the courthouse is an unknown world with language, procedures and expectations that are difficult to understand. The unknown leaves us uncomfortable and anxious. If you are a party to a legal proceeding, or even a witness, it may help you feel more at ease to … Read more
Making the decision to move on from a relationship, simply, is not that simple. Human beings are incredibly weird creatures. You’ve probably recognized that we do really weird things for fame, wealth, and especially love. As social animals, we have been endowed with a set of traits and have developed social norms that make us … Read more
Talking with your children about divorce Divorce can be like a tsunami, and it can be extremely destabilizing for the whole family: parents and children. While parents are faced with the difficulty of making the decision and working through it, children are at the receiving end of a decision they didn’t have any part … Read more
How to talk about Divorce with Preteens & Teenagers (Part 3) In the 3rd part of our three-part series, we’ll discuss how to talk to your teens about divorce Divorce can be like a tsunami, and it can be extremely destabilizing for the whole family: parents and children. While parents are faced with the difficulty … Read more
How to talk to your younger children about Divorce (Part 2 of 3) In part 2 of this 3-part series, we discuss how to talk to young children about Divorce, and signs of distress you should watch out for Divorce can be extremely destabilizing for the entire family: parents, children, and even extended family and … Read more
How to talk to your children about your Divorce (Part 1) In this 3-part series, we discuss how to talk to your children about your Divorce Divorce can be extremely destabilizing for the whole family: parents, children, and even extended family and friends. While parents are faced with the difficulty of making the decision and … Read more
If you’re feeling holiday blues this season, our tips will help cheer you up! The holiday season is in full swing. For many people, it’s a time of cheer and joy, but for others, it may be a time of sadness and depression. People often come down with “the holiday blues” around this time of … Read more
The Protection Order Process Can Be Abused Protection Orders Can Be Used as Weapons Against Innocent Men The RCW 26.50 Domestic Violence Protection Order was adopted as a shield to provide immediate protection to a person in fear of physical harm (the “applicant”) by restraining the “respondent” (you) from coming near the applicant. The applicant … Read more
New Divorce Trend: Separate with a Selfie A New Trend Has People Saying “Cheese” with Divorce Decrees And now you may kiss… your ex! We were used to marriages starting out well, with a kiss and some sparks, and usually ending in a fight. But more and more marriages seem to be… ending well. The … Read more
Jeanne Sockle’s 6 ‘Go To’ Songs for Break-Ups & Divorce Music helps us deal with the emotional roller coaster of our lives. Fun, energetic music is an obvious way to launch into celebration and express jubilation when times are good. As a society, we use music as a foundation of many of our holidays, religious rituals, … Read more
Survive the Holidays After Divorce with these 5 Articles The holidays after a divorce or separation can place tremendous emotional strain on the best of us. Now that you and your ex have parted ways, the holiday parties and family gatherings you have been celebrating for years as a couple suddenly seem daunting and complicated. Who gets … Read more