A dissolution of marriage does not end the relationship between you and your former spouse. Rather, it begins a new and often painful process of restructuring your relationship. working together, you can create a new relationship as friends and Co-parents of your children. This process, however, …
Focus on Families: Divorce and Adults
Although it may be little comfort if you are currently facing divorce, recent estimates indicate that you have lots of company. More than half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce; the majority involve children. Divorce is one of the most stressful life events a person can …
Facts About Anger
Have you ever noticed that there’s all kinds of conflicting information “out there” about anger? You’ve probably heard that frequent anger is deadly. Maybe you’ve heard that anger is an important part of getting through your divorce. You might think that anger is bad and you shouldn’t express …
Coping With Anger During Your Divorce
Anger has a way of eating us up inside. Instead of making things better, it just makes us bitter. It’s natural to have some angry feelings over a failing marriage, particularly when facing the prospect of a messy divorce, but if you hold on to that anger it can overwhelm your life and negatively …
The Smartest Decision a Parent Can Make During a Divorce
As parents, it is essential to develop a partnership that encourages teamwork. However, when a partnership is shaken, i.e., in a divorce, you undergo an imbalance that requires extra support to keep you grounded. Unfortunately, as we get older, we teach ourselves to handle everything that is …
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Five Steps to Make Divorce as Easy As Possible
Divorce is difficult but you can obtain a better outcome by following these five simple steps. 1) Be as loving as possible with your spouse. A good start can lead to a better outcome. This is divorce step one and it could determine the path of a what could be a very long road. Don't be combative …