Divorce Planning & Preparation

Thinking about an amicable divorce during the holidays? Many couples quietly reach this decision in December. Here’s how to navigate it respectfully — without turning it into a battle.

The holidays can magnify everything—joy, stress, hope, and the quiet questions couples ask when considering an amicable divorce. Sometimes the greatest gift you can give your children is peace. This blog explores why choosing a respectful, cooperative path can support your kids emotionally and create a healthier future for your family.

Divorce is more than the end of a marriage — it’s the start of a new chapter in parenting. With about 40% of first marriages ending in divorce in the U.S., the way you co-parent after separation will ripple through your children’s future milestones. Mediation offers a roadmap: respectful communication, clear agreements, and genuine cooperation. Choose the path that preserves your child’s memories, not burdens them with conflict.

Divorce mediation doesn’t feel like a courtroom — it feels like a conversation. It’s structured but human, calm but real. At PivotPoint Resolutions™, I help couples navigate tough conversations with clarity, compassion, and even moments of laughter. Because mediation isn’t about fighting — it’s about finding a way forward that protects your peace, your family, and your future.

A reluctant spouse divorce happens when one partner is ready to separate and the other isn’t. Learn how mediation helps couples navigate this difference with calm, clarity, and respect — without escalating conflict or delay.

We all carry stories about divorce — stories about failure, blame, or regret. But those stories don’t have to define you. Learn how mediation helps couples replace guilt and judgment with understanding, and write a new story about divorce — one grounded in respect, clarity, and emotional growth.

Many couples separate emotionally long before they file for divorce. Learn what emotional separation means — and how divorce mediation helps you navigate this stage with clarity and compassion.

The cost of divorce mediation isn’t just about money — it’s about time, clarity, and peace of mind. Waiting to take action can quietly become the most expensive decision of all.

Divorce mediation isn’t about failure — it’s about choice. Smart, loving people choose mediation because they want peace, not battle. Learn how emotionally intelligent couples use divorce mediation to separate with clarity, protect their kids, and move forward with respect.

The first holiday season after divorce can feel heavy, unfamiliar, and emotionally layered. You’re not doing it wrong — this is a very human response to a major life change. Here’s how to support your kids, create meaningful new traditions, and bring stability to the season through clear planning and structure.

If the holidays are highlighting distance or tension in your marriage, you’re not alone. Many couples quietly “hold it together” through Thanksgiving, hoping things will feel different. But there is a way forward that doesn’t involve conflict or court. This article explores how an amicable divorce during the holidays can protect your peace, your finances, and your kids.

The most expensive mistake in divorce isn’t about who keeps what — it’s letting conflict lead the first conversations. When things escalate, costs rise fast, especially since most judges require mediation before trial, meaning you may pay for attorneys and a mediator. Starting with mediation protects your finances, reduces stress, and helps you move forward with clarity and respect.

Living under one roof while divorcing? You’re not alone. With today’s tough housing market and high interest rates, many couples choose to cohabit during divorce — but that doesn’t make it easy. In this post, mediator Beth Carrier shares practical tips for setting boundaries, managing shared finances, reducing tension, and planning for the future, all while keeping your sanity (and maybe even your sense of humor) intact.

Child custody mediation allows parents to build parenting plans centered on their children’s well-being—without costly, combative court battles.

Power imbalances can quietly shape divorce negotiations. Skilled divorce mediation helps level the playing field by ensuring both partners have an equal voice, comfort, and understanding in every decision.

Most couples think divorce means hiring attorneys and going to court — but divorce mediation offers a better way. It’s calm, affordable, and helps you separate peacefully while protecting your kids and your co-parenting relationship.

Wondering what really happens in a divorce mediation consultation? It’s not a sales pitch — it’s a calm, structured conversation that gives you clarity, saves money, and helps you decide the best next step for your family.

Before you hire divorce attorneys, stop and read this first. There’s a better, faster, and more affordable path — an amicable divorce that keeps you in control instead of in court.

Divorce in 2025 looks different — smarter, calmer, and more collaborative. More couples are choosing divorce mediation to save money, protect their children, and keep control over their future. Discover how mediation helps you reduce stress, avoid courtroom battles, and create practical agreements you can actually live with — all while keeping your privacy and peace of mind intact.

Divorce is emotional — but it’s also financial. And the wrong early decisions can cost you thousands before you’ve even filed. From hiring attorneys too soon to ignoring tax implications, these are the five divorce mistakes that quietly drain your savings — and how mediation helps you avoid every one of them.