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.
When most people think of divorce, they think of sitting in court with an attorney as a judge decides what is a fair and equitable settlement. However, the truth is that there are many different ways to end a marriage. The best one for you will be the one that aligns most closely with your goals. For some people, it is litigation in court. For others, alternative dispute methods like mediation and collaborative divorce are better options.
With some kids already in school, others getting ready to start, and health a top concern, it’s important to prepare for the unique challenges this school year may present—especially to co-parents.
Back-to-school prep is stressful as it is, let alone for two-household families. Even if you’ve had a solid parenting plan in place with your ex, these unprecedented times of COVID-19 may bring about new issues you’ll have to work through.
As we look ahead to the 2020-2021 school year, here’s what you and your ex should consider in regard to shared parenting and COVID-19:
When something like the COVID-19 pandemic strikes, it further adds to the co-parenting complications. A blended family can’t necessarily abide by shelter-in-place recommendations, so what now?
