Stress & Health During Divorce

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.

Online divorce mediation offers a faster, more affordable, and more private alternative to traditional litigation. In this guide, learn how online mediation works, what it costs, which topics can be resolved virtually, and why more couples are choosing this modern, respectful path. If you want clarity, control, and a calmer way forward, virtual mediation may be the right next step.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Before you take the next step, take a breath. The Divorce Decision Blueprint is a free guide that helps you find calm, confidence, and clarity before you begin.

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.

Amicable divorce sounds peaceful — but staying kind can be harder than it looks. Here’s how mediation helps keep peace real and relationships respectful.

Power doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it whispers through silence, schedules, and bank accounts. Here’s how mediation restores balance when separation tilts the scales.

Divorce doesn’t erase who you are—it reintroduces you to yourself. This guide helps you rebrand your identity life after divorce with clarity, gratitude, and a plan.

It’s easy to call a marriage a mistake once it ends, but what if it wasn’t? What if the real mistake is staying stuck — in guilt, blame, or fear of moving on? Learn how a positive divorce mindset helps you let go peacefully and grow stronger on the other side.

You’ve made the decision, but you’re still in it — waiting for final orders, navigating finances, and co-parenting under one roof. Here’s how mediation helps couples survive the emotional middle between “we’re done” and “it’s final.”

An amicable divorce doesn’t mean smooth sailing. Here’s why disagreements are normal — and how skilled mediation keeps your divorce from derailing.

If divorce is already on your minds, waiting for a “perfect time” won’t make it any easier — but it can make it more complicated. An amicable divorce isn’t about rushing into a decision; it’s about choosing a calmer, more cost-effective, and respectful way forward once the decision is already made. Discover why starting the conversation now can protect your finances, preserve your peace, and set the stage for a smoother next chapter.

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.

The hardest part of co-parenting often isn’t parenting — it’s managing your emotions when your ex moves on. Here’s how to keep the peace, stay sane, and create a stable environment for your kids (without losing yourself in the process).

If you feel stuck in a marriage that’s draining your happiness, you’re not alone — and you’re not powerless. This guide will help you understand why leaving a bad marriage isn’t a failure, but a chance to reclaim your future and build a life you actually want to live.

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.