Posted on December 19th, 2007 by Mike Mastracci
Before most people divorce, one of the people generally moves out in order to avoid exacerbating the situation and to try and distance both parties from interactions that continue to plague the marriage. It is the stage where the two people are not really married, but not yet divorced. If you are the person who [...]
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Posted on December 17th, 2007 by Mike Mastracci
Holidays are stressful times for children and adults, particularly during divorce. With your own turbulent emotions, it can be especially difficult to cope with your children when they act out. Child-centered divorce advocate Rosalind Sedacca offers three tips for coping when your children act out. Diffuse blame. It’s normal for older children, particularly pre-teens and [...]
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Posted on December 14th, 2007 by Mike Mastracci
During the holidays we all want to make our children happy. But divorcing parents too often go off the deep end, crowding the tree with piles of presents to make up for the hurt and loss of divorce. During divorce, it’s hard not to fall into the “Disneyland Parent” trap, but it’s especially difficult during [...]
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Posted on December 12th, 2007 by Mike Mastracci
When their parents divorce, children are caught in the middle. They suffer from problems and decisions not of their making. They often feel it is their fault their parents don’t want to be together any more. They fear their parents will no longer want them or love them. A collaborative divorce can ease their suffering, [...]
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Posted on December 10th, 2007 by Mike Mastracci
Collaborative divorce offers couples many benefits over litigation. It is a kinder, gentler way to divorce that emphasizes respect and healing. A collaborative divorce helps you and your spouse understand and respect your differences as you separate. It assists you in discovering shared values and areas of agreement that will allow you to work together [...]
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