Divorcing with Children

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 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.

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.

Shared custody after divorce isn’t about a perfect 50/50 split — it’s about flexibility, respect, and letting go of the need for identical parenting styles.

Divorce doesn’t have to be a courtroom battle — and it shouldn’t be. Most couples end their marriage outside of court, yet too many still let the legal system turn a deeply personal decision into a public fight. Whether you’re co-parenting or parting ways without children, divorcing with dignity means choosing respect, privacy, and collaboration over conflict. Here’s how to protect your family, your future, and your peace — without destroying what still matters.

Divorce mediation can save you thousands in legal fees, protect your co-parenting relationship, and help you move on faster. Here’s how to avoid the $20,000 mistake most couples make.

Divorce mediation can save you money, reduce conflict, and protect your co-parenting future — and starting before the holidays is one of the smartest decisions you can make, even if your divorce isn’t finalized until next year.

Thinking about splitting but wondering if you should wait until after New Year’s? The truth is, divorce before the holidays can sometimes save your sanity, your finances, and your fresh start. Here’s how to decide whether filing now — instead of waiting — is the smartest move for you and your family.

Many people rush into divorce without realizing the long-term consequences. This blog explores the most common divorce regrets — from financial fallout to the impact on kids — and how mediation can help couples avoid these mistakes.

Parents often struggle with whether to divorce or stay for the kids. This blog explores the emotional, financial, and practical realities of both choices — and why mediation offers a healthier path for families navigating this painful decision.

Back-to-school season doesn’t just mean new backpacks and bus schedules. For many couples, it also brings financial strain, hectic routines, and long stretches of quiet at home — all of which can shine a light on cracks in a relationship. While not every family chooses divorce, this season often raises big questions about what the future looks like. If separation becomes the path forward, mediation offers a respectful, child-focused way to navigate the transition.

Weaponized parenting is a toxic divorce tactic where one parent uses the children as leverage to gain an upper hand. It damages kids emotionally, disrupts co-parenting, and can derail mediation. Here’s how to recognize it—and why it’s so important to keep kids out of the fight.

This powerful short film gives voice to children experiencing their parents’ divorce. Through candid interviews, kids share what it feels like to be caught between two worlds, offering raw insight into the emotions they often hide. SPLIT – The Early Years is a moving reminder of why protecting children from conflict matters—and why choosing mediation can make all the difference.

No matter how “amicable” the split, the first year after divorce—especially with kids—is a minefield of emotions, logistics, and hard new beginnings. But there is a way through it, and mediation can help lay the groundwork.

Everyone seems to have advice about divorce — but much of it is flat-out wrong. Here are the 5 biggest lies you’ll hear, and what you actually need to know.