There’s a line from a Robert Frost poem about how good fences make good neighbors, and while it was penned back in 1914, the idea is still relevant today. Those who set boundaries and recognize others’ boundaries are more likely to get along. This is especially true for divorced parents trying to make it work as a new co-parent following a divorce.
Once you and your partner have decided that divorce is the best way forward for the whole family, it’s time to break the news to the children.
When you know, you know. This is true for many things in life, including when someone is “right” for you, and when a marriage is over.
The minute your spouse asks for a divorce, things change. Your marriage may be moving in a direction you never anticipated, or perhaps you knew it was coming. Regardless of how prepared you may be for this moment, it can be overwhelming once it happens.
While it may seem common, not all divorces involve drawn-out court battles, fighting, and debilitating emotional stress. In fact, there are alternative dispute resolution methods that support the amicable end of a marriage and reduce post-divorce conflict like the collaborative divorce process.
