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Amicable Divorce During the Holidays: How to Navigate Big Decisions with Care
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.
Beth Carrier
2 min read


The Gift of Peace: Why an Amicable Divorce May Be the Best Present You Can Give Your Kids
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.
Beth Carrier
4 min read


Co-Parenting After Divorce: Why Mediation Sets the Foundation for a Healthy Future
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.
Beth Carrier
3 min read


Online Divorce Mediation: A Faster, Kinder, More Affordable Way to Move Forward
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.
Beth Carrier
4 min read


What Divorce Mediation Feels Like (When It’s Working)
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.
Beth Carrier
3 min read


Reluctant Spouse Divorce: When One Spouse Is Ready to Mediate — and the Other Isn’t
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.
Beth Carrier
2 min read


The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Divorce
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.
Beth Carrier
2 min read


Emotional Separation: The Step Before Legal Divorce
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.
Beth Carrier
2 min read


Why Smart, Loving People Choose Divorce Mediation
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.
Beth Carrier
2 min read


Don’t Ruin Thanksgiving: How to Have an Amicable Divorce During the Holidays
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.
Beth Carrier
3 min read


Divorce Mediation and Power Imbalances: How a Skilled Mediator Levels the Playing Field
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.
Beth Carrier
4 min read


Divorce Mediation Without Attorneys? Wait… What?
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.
Beth Carrier
3 min read


What Happens in a Divorce Mediation Consultation (and Why It Might Surprise You)
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.
Beth Carrier
2 min read


Before You Hire Divorce Attorneys, READ THIS FIRST — Choose an Amicable Divorce Instead
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.
Beth Carrier
3 min read


Divorce Without Drama: Why the Smartest Couples Are Choosing Mediation in 2025
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.
Beth Carrier
3 min read


The First Five Divorce Mistakes That Cost Couples Thousands
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.
Beth Carrier
2 min read


Kids, Calendars, and Compromise: What Shared Custody After Divorce Really Looks Like
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.
Beth Carrier
4 min read


The Invisible Pressure in Amicable Divorce: When Keeping the Peace Becomes Its Own Burden
Amicable divorce sounds peaceful — but staying kind can be harder than it looks. Here’s how mediation helps keep peace real and relationships respectful.
Beth Carrier
3 min read


Life After Divorce: The Rebrand — Who Are You Now?
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.
Beth Carrier
3 min read


How a Positive Divorce Mindset Turns Regret into Growth
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.
Beth Carrier
3 min read
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