Messages Between Parents
It can be helpful to figure out with your ex-husband how you want to handle going through the laundry list of points that you may need to discuss regarding your children. This could be a weekly or monthly call (or e-mail). Either way could work…the focus should be on ensuring you are communicating (and discussing […]
Understand That Everyone Takes a Side
…Even if You Don’t Ask Them To… It is important to remember that you cannot control how other people will react in these situations. It is important to respect the fact that everyone (family and friends) handles divorce in their own way. The only thing you can control is how you approach it for yourself […]
Create a Family Calendar
When trying to manage your children’s lives across two households it is helpful to keep one family calendar that both parents (and nanny if one is involved in your children’s lives) can view and manage as needed. With an online shared calendar, each parent can work off the same understanding of where the children are […]
Decluttering Your Home Tips
Actually I do not recommend decluttering if you still are feeling emotional about the change you have gone through. The decision of what to give away (or throw away) and what to keep is definitely impacted by your emotional state. If you think you may regret the decisions you will make when you declutter your […]
The Divorce Process
The divorce process is complex. Educate yourself on the various approaches to divorce – whether it’s traditional divorce or collaborative divorce. That way you can ensure you use the best approach for your situation. Determining whether to use the traditional or collaborative approach to divorce is a personal decision – either way you will end […]
How to Decorate Post-Divorce
Whether you decide to stay in the house you have been living in prior to divorce or you are moving into a new place, take the time to create the space you want to live in after your divorce. When you consider how to decorate after the divorce, think about the essentials you want and […]
Take the High Road
There will be moments when you are frustrated by a specific dynamic with your ex-husband. This is completely normal, but as much as you can, try to take the high road. It is not always the easiest path to take and there are times when you may question whether it is the right thing to […]
Selecting a Divorce Attorney
It is important for you to decide the type of attorney that you want to engage as there is a wide spectrum of options when it comes to divorce lawyers. There are different types of attorneys to handle different types of divorces… some are hard-nosed pit bulls and others are collaborative peacemakers… both serve a […]
Things to Do After Divorce
Are you concerned about what to do after divorce? There is a wide range of things that you need to do after divorce to ensure your life is in order. These tasks can range from keeping your life running on a day-to-day basis to changing names on bills to ensuring your insurance coverage is in […]
Parent-Teacher Conferences
If possible, it is helpful for the two of you to attend parent-teacher conferences together, as this enables you to show the teachers that both of you are involved in your children’s lives and even though you are divorced, your children are the priority.