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Amicable Divorce: The Smartest Way to Protect Your Kids, Your Future, and Your Sanity
An amicable divorce isn’t about giving up — it’s about protecting what matters most. Here’s how choosing collaboration over conflict builds a better future for your family.

Beth Carrier
3 min read


How to Leave a Bad Marriage and Reclaim Your Life
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.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


Divorce Before the Holidays: Should You File Now or Wait Until January?
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.

Beth Carrier
3 min read


Divorce Regrets: What People Wish They Knew Before Filing
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.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


Divorce or Stay for the Kids? The Question Nobody Wants to Answer
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.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


The Divorce You Don’t See on Reality TV: Peaceful, Private, and Done
Reality TV makes divorce look like chaos—shouting matches, endless drama, and broken glass. But in real life, divorce can be peaceful, private, and surprisingly simple. Through mediation, couples avoid the courtroom battles and create agreements that protect their family and their future.

Beth Carrier
1 min read


Pumpkin Spice and Paperwork: The Hidden Link Between Fall Stress and Divorce
Fall brings cozy vibes and pumpkin spice everything—but also new stressors. From back-to-school chaos to looming holiday expenses, this season often exposes cracks in relationships. Learn why fall stress and divorce are connected, and how mediation can help couples navigate change without letting paperwork pile up.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


Remember What You Learned From Ted Lasso: Be a Goldfish in Divorce Mediation
Ted Lasso wasn’t just about soccer—it was about kindness, resilience, and starting fresh. Those lessons are just as valuable in divorce mediation, where letting go of grudges and focusing on the future can make all the difference.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


If America Can’t Agree, How Can Divorcing Couples?
Division is everywhere—on the news, in neighborhoods, even around family dinner tables. But while America may be stuck in gridlock, divorcing couples don’t have to be. Mediation offers a way to bridge divides, find common ground, and build custody and financial agreements that actually work.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


Judges Don’t Tuck Your Kids In—So Why Let Them Decide Custody?
Custody battles don’t belong in the hands of strangers in black robes. Judges don’t tuck your kids in at night, so why let them decide where your children live, sleep, and thrive? Mediation gives parents—not the court—the power to shape their family’s future.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


How to Have the First Divorce Talk (Kind, Clear, Doable)
Starting the divorce conversation is one of the hardest parts—it’s the moment most people fear. But it doesn’t have to be explosive. With the right ground rules and a few simple scripts, you can have that first talk in a way that’s clear, kind, and productive. This guide walks you through a 30-minute plan to set the tone, share your truth, and take the next step without turning your kitchen table into a battlefield.

Beth Carrier
4 min read


Empty House, Heavy Decisions: Divorce After Back-to-School
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.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


Divorce Mediation in Texas: What Makes It Different (and a Little Bit Fierce)
Divorce in Texas comes with its own rules—community property, strict waiting periods, and binding settlement agreements. Here’s what makes divorce mediation in Texas different, and why it might be your smartest move.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


Taylor Swift and Divorce: Is She Right About Breakups?
Taylor Swift’s breakup songs may capture the heartbreak, but divorce is more than lyrics and choruses. Discover what Taylor Swift and divorce get wrong in pop culture—and how mediation brings real-world clarity.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


The True Cost of Divorce: Why "See You in Court" Are the Most Expensive Four Words
The phrase “See you in court” might sound powerful in movies, but in real life it’s the most expensive way to end your marriage. Here’s why mediation saves money, time, and peace of mind.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


Financial Infidelity in Divorce: When Money Becomes a Secret Weapon
Financial infidelity in divorce is more common than you think. Learn the signs, the damage it causes, and how mediation restores clarity and fairness.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


Stress & Health During Divorce — Why Mediation Matters
Stress during divorce damages mental and physical health—but mediation can reduce that toll, preserve peace, and protect long-term co-parenting.

Beth Carrier
2 min read


Divorce After the Kids Leave for College: What Empty Nesters Need to Know
More couples are facing divorce after kids leave for college. Here’s what empty nesters should know about finances, co-parenting, and why mediation works.

Beth Carrier
3 min read


Divorce Mediation in Washington: A Path to Peaceful Resolutions
Divorce mediation in Washington gives couples more control, privacy, and fairness than court. From community property to parenting plans, mediation is the smarter choice.

Beth Carrier
3 min read


Divorce Mediation for LGBTQ+ Couples: What You Need to Know (That No One Tells You)
LGBTQ divorce comes with unique challenges—from parenting plans to property division. Mediation gives same-sex couples privacy, control, and the power to create fair solutions that reflect their real lives, not just what the law narrowly defines.

Beth Carrier
2 min read
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