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Holiday Co-Parenting: Peace, Plans & Boundaries
The holidays after a divorce can feel stressful and chaotic, and that’s completely normal. Parents often feel sad, nervous, or even a little relieved, sometimes all in one afternoon. The hopeful part is that with some planning, this season can still be warm and meaningful for kids. Structure can help the holiday progression. Some parents…
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce vs. Mediation vs. Litigation
Divorce brings up a mix of feelings, from sadness and fear to relief, and often all of them at once. All of that is completely normal. There’s also some good news: couples have more choices than many realize. Many people start this process unable to imagine agreeing on anything. Talking feels impossible, and every conversation…
Read MoreHoliday Co-Parenting: Peace, Plans & Boundaries – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, December 5
Holidays can be joyful — or stressful. With thoughtful planning and clear communication, you can support emotional well-being for everyone involved. Strengthen your co-parenting strategy. Register for the Divorce Options® Workshop.
Read MoreSummer Co-Parenting: Tips for Travel, Vacations & Schedules
How can divorced or separated parents successfully manage summer vacations and parenting schedules? The key is planning ahead, communicating clearly, and putting your children’s needs first. By discussing vacation dates early, following your parenting agreement, remaining flexible when appropriate, and keeping each other informed about travel plans, co-parents can help create a fun, low-stress summer…
Read MoreThree Days, One Team: Inside Collaborative Team Trainings Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training in San Diego
Collaborative Team Trainings just wrapped a three-day interdisciplinary Collaborative divorce training in sunny San Diego. Attorneys, financial specialists, mental health professionals, and mediators traveled in to learn the Collaborative process together, side by side, discipline by discipline. Attendees came from San Diego, from other parts of California, and from as far away as Washington State…
Read MoreWhy Collaborative Divorce Matters More Than Ever
Collaborative Divorce is a dignified service that may help families resolve conflict away from court, in a structured and respectful environment as opposed to traditional litigation. Shawn Weber of Weber Dispute Resolution looks at how it changes the focus from winning in court to working together for long-term, participatory decision-making that focuses on the future…
Read MoreProtecting Your Children Through the Divorce Transition – Join Us for the Divorce Options(R) San Diego Workshop, April 4
Divorce affects whole families. Prioritizing children’s emotional well-being helps them feel safe, heard, and loved — even in times of change. Get guidance on child-focused divorce planning. Register for the Divorce Options® Workshop.
Read MoreWhat To Do When You Know Your Marriage Is Over
When you see that your marriage is over, it seems overwhelming. According to the article, What To Do When You Know The Marriage Is Over from the Law Office of Rebecca M. Medina, one should take time and process your emotions and educate yourself alternatively before making decisions. Knowing what to do next is possible…
Read MoreSimplifying Divorce: Why Filing a California Joint Divorce Petition Is a Smart Move
Divorce does not always need to turn into a fight. Weber Dispute Resolution’s blog on the California joint divorce petition makes a strong point for working together instead. Couples who file jointly can save time, reduce legal fees, and simplify the process. It demonstrates that both parties are committed to resolving issues without immediately resorting to…
Read MoreShould You Stay Together for the Kids?
Have you and your partner been going through the marriage motions for months now? The conversations have become shorter, the silences longer, and you’ve both started wondering if this is really working anymore and getting a divorce or separating would be better. Staying in an unhappy marriage for your kids teaches them the wrong lessons…
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