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Divorce can be a very tense and contentious process. Spouses also have the option of working together. They can sign a contract committing to a collaborative divorce process. They effectively promise to work together to resolve all of their current disagreements...
When people who have minor children divorce, they are often anxious about the impact the process could have on their children. Young people often struggle to handle their emotions when their parents divorce. They may lash out through the bad behavior or may start...
The prospect of retirement is typically rather exciting. People usually look forward to the idea of enjoying time with their spouses and grandchildren. Travel plans or an opportunity to finally write a novel can contribute to a powerful sense of anticipation related...
Every family has unique dynamics. Children generally love both of their parents and desire approval and support from both of them. However, children may have a closer bond with one parent than the other. Factors including differences in parenting styles, puberty and...
Parents navigating a divorce or breakup often worry about their relationships with their children. Many people have heard horror stories about bitter parents who intentionally cut their children off from the other parent by poisoning their relationship. Parental...
People tend to experience intense, fluctuating emotions throughout the divorce process. Particularly when there are children in the family, it is common for adults to struggle with their decision to end a marriage. Sometimes, the reason one spouse files for divorce is...
Alimony, which some people call spousal maintenance or spousal support, is generally intended to help a spouse to regain their financial independence after a marriage. Sometimes, one spouse makes sacrifices that negatively affect their career and earning potential but...
Collaborative divorce can be a viable option for many people preparing to end a marriage. Instead of employing a standard adversarial approach, spouses agree to cooperate with one another even if they find it hard to agree. Either they or their lawyers may negotiate...
It is common practice for those preparing for divorce to pathologize their spouses. They want a clear explanation for why their marriage failed and believe that psychology may offer some answers. It is dangerous in many ways to engage in armchair psychology,...
Parents are often understandably concerned about their children when it becomes apparent that filing for divorce is an inevitability. They may have heard that it will cause the children to develop behavioral issues, academic issues or developmental issues. They do not...
