Holiday Shopping for Those Recently Divorced or Separated
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…unless you’re separated or divorced. November and December are tough weeks even if you’ve been divorced for …
Topic: Divorce
Experiencing a divorce can be one of the biggest life altering events. Everything that was once familiar has now changed. Entire families are in transition. Our experts will offer advice, guidance and inspiration for both you and your family whether in the pre divorce stages, in the middle of a divorce or post divorce. If you need a little more support visit our Forum where you can post questions and interact with other community members and our contributors.
10 Reminders When You Break the News of Divorce to Your Kids
How do you tell the kids about the upcoming divorce? The answer to this question is unique in every family. Ideally, it’s been written, that both parents sit …
Divorce, Moving Forward & Letting Go
Roseann Vanella, FamilyAffaire.com Founder & Professional Mediator, helps many couples through the process of divorce through mediation. Whether couples …
Divorce, Custody and King David
Divorce mediators know what the Bible’s King David knew – a judge should not be the person who decides how a child is divided between his or her parents. …
Graduation: Divorce Shouldn’t Disrupt the Day
June is a time of transitions and traditions. The flowers bloom and your children blossom – they go to proms, graduate high school or begin their new lives …
Divorce: How Did I Get Here?
At age 45, I find myself living in a small apartment with my two teenage boys and walking dogs for a living. It’s not what I expected when I graduated cum …
You’ve Been Having Sex All Weekend!
This is only one of the accusations hurled at me by my teenage daughter in the early years of dating – my dating, that is. I “came out” and introduced …
Dealing with Shame and Rejection During Divorce
Whether you proposed a divorce or were on the receiving end, or someplace in the middle, it is very likely that someone, if not many, may criticize you. This …
The Devil in the Parenting Plan
Parents often try very hard in mediation to negotiate a fair parenting plan that acknowledges their children need both parents in their lives. But sometimes …
Navigating Life Amidst Uncertainty of Divorce
As a recently divorced mother of two, my life feels a bit disorienting. In going from “we” to “me,” I am realizing that not only has my relationship …