When divorce become a reality, it’s common to feel anxious and stressed out. The situation may have been moving in this direction for some time, or it may have come…

Some people anticipating a separation or divorce think or may have heard through the grapevine, about necessary prerequisites to starting divorce mediation. You know how the grapevine is. You can’t…

  The audio file above is The Architect of Change Show with your host, Connie Whitman discussing divorce and the splitting of assets with Jann Bate Catto from TLC Medation….

Separation and divorce are among the most painful and disruptive events an individual and family can experience. As a divorced (and remarried) mother of three, I know all too well…

Collaborative divorce has emerged as a bright spot in terms of divorce, and the options that are typically open to people. We all know someone who has been through a…

It used to be that people assumed divorce would be ugly, stressful and full of conflict. This is not what anybody around the divorcing couple wants, but it’s a very…

In today’s fast-paced world, time is more valuable than ever. This is true for everyday tasks like commuting, getting work done, preparing meals, and even exercising. People are busier than…

One of the things that makes divorce so unpleasant for so many Americans is the need to appear in court, before a judge, often with lawyers present, and hash out…

When you think of a “bad divorce,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most people, it could be one of two things: Child custody issues, and money….

Even if you’ve heard of divorce mediation, you’re probably not too clear on what the advantages actually are. Most of us have either been through a divorce or know someone…

One of the most popular perceptions about divorce is that it’s a painful and messy process. The very word ‘divorce’ often triggers these types of images in people’s minds, since…

To say that divorce involves sensitive feelings and issues is, in the majority of cases, an understatement. Most of us have either seen a friend or loved one go through…

People make mistakes. That’s one of the most common and important lessons in life. It’s also a very common message of divorce. No marriage is perfect, and there importance of…

Most people agree that divorce is never easy. There’s always some measure of pain or disappointment involved, even when both parties feel completely ready to go through with the process…

Nobody gets married thinking that the relationship will definitely end in divorce. Couples are optimistic that the marriage will last indefinitely, and as time goes by, they do their best…

No marriage is perfect, and many reach a point where the marriage itself is standing in the way of a new beginning for both parties. We all know how common…

Nobody dreams of getting a divorce, but when it does happen, we all hope for an amicable process that doesn’t take too long, and perhaps more importantly, doesn’t cost too…

You may have heard of divorce mediation as an alternative to a “traditional” divorce — lawyers, judges, bitter arguments, and hefty fees. The idea that all of this can be…

Most people don’t know much about getting a divorce until it happens to them. In a time of emotional frustration and pain, it can be difficult to sort through the…

There’s no two ways about it – divorce is hard. And many people know from experience that divorce is even harder when there are children involved. Regardless of what terms…

Often times, when two people are in the midst of divorce, one or both parties just want to get the process over with. The longer the divorce is drawn out,…

Getting a divorce can be a stressful and frustrating experience for everyone involved. On top of the emotional stress both parties can face, there are logistical challenges of dividing property,…