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.

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