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Divorcing with Children

Divorcing with children requires a child-focused approach. Our Divorcing with Children articles offer guidance on creating parenting plans, supporting kids emotionally, and co-parenting effectively. Learn how mediation helps families reduce conflict, protect children’s well-being, and build cooperative solutions during and after divorce.

Parent and child sitting together on the floor in a warm, sunlit room, surrounded by toys and books—capturing a quiet, intimate moment during the first year after divorce.

The First Year After Divorce with Kids Is Hard—But You're Stronger Than You Think

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.

Beth Carrier

3 min read

The word ‘Lies’ depicted as a three-dimensional glass structure shattering into numerous sharp fragments, symbolizing the breaking of falsehoods and misconceptions.

The 5 Biggest Lies About Divorce (and What You Actually Need to Know)

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.

Beth Carrier

2 min read