Can one attorney or mediator represent both spouses? Unfortunately, no, but there are some options that can work for you.

When Sarah was a senior in high school working on her college applications, her mom told her that she needed to include that her parents had been divorced since she was four years old. Sarah was told it was because being a child of divorce is an adversity that she had to overcome. Sarah's jaw dropped, and she looked in disbelief as she asked why.

There are many reasons why people prefer mediation over a litigated divorce. Divorces are litigated, meaning people fight for what they want through the courts. When people mediate, they agree on all the terms and file for dissolution with the courts.

Undertstand the dos and don’ts of ending your marriage. You have options but the options do not stem from you being taken advantage of during the process.

To avoid judgments, pay attention to your thoughts. Judgmental thoughts will lead to judgmental words. To avoid judgmental thoughts, let go of the oughts and shoulds. Stop beating yourself up for what you should have done. Instead of focusing on, “I shouldn’t have done…” Think about why you did what you did. What were you thinking and feeling at the time?

Do you wonder why some people/families are able to transform into a stronger unit after the divorce while others are constantly fighting? Why some people’s finances are destroyed, yet others are strong? Why some kids are fine after divorce, yet others are a wreck?

A puke chute for, those of you who are not familiar with cross country races, is the chute. that cross country runners run into at the finish line of the race. As a volunteer at a puck chute, I learned that once runners enter the chute, some of them puke, (hence the name), others fall down, or others just stop, unwilling to endure the pain any longer.

Laurie separated from her ex when her daughter Sammy was two and a half years old. When Sammy, at the age of ten, saw Laurie working on her website, Laurie asked her if she had anything she wanted to share with parents who are divorcing. Here’s what Sammy wanted to share, almost word for word. Laurie’s comments are in parentheses.

Divorce is a legal process, so we believe that it’s usually best if the mediator is an attorney who has had experience representing divorce parties..

Are you a Christian contemplating Divorce? This process can help you be true to your faith while you contemplate and go through with a divorce or dissolution.