The holiday season is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” right? But if you’re adjusting to new financial realities after a divorce, this season can feel more overwhelming than joyful. Between gifts, gatherings, travel, and all those little extras, holiday spending can easily sn...

Written by Liesel Darby, Mediator & Divorce Coach Going through a divorce can already feel emotionally draining, and when your co-captain is a difficult ex-spouse, it can seem impossible to find calm waters. You're not alone on this journey; many women have navigated these choppy waters and foun...

Are you wondering how to stay financially afloat while navigating a divorce? Look no further. In this guide to financial planning for divorce, we provide you with a roadmap that covers forming a support team, dividing assets fairly, and resetting your finances for a stable future. Discover action...

Guest post by Kelly Shaw, Mediator This is NOT your typical blog post about why to use a mediator…this is my personal story about how an amicable divorce is possible.  If you Google "reasons to use a divorce mediator," you will get thousands of results. Luckily, most will have the same answers ...

Guest blog post by Suzy Wood Whether your friends are congratulating you or commiserating with you after you sign your divorce agreement, you’ve been through a grueling process. It’s over, and you’re single, again. There’s often a sense of relief, but you may also feel sad for the loss of a fu...

Ways to Manage the Stress of Parenting Conflict For most of us, the holiday season is full of decorating, shopping, baking, wrapping gifts, and parties. While this can all be fun, we all know it's also stressful! Then, there is the added pressure of parenting. School grading periods are ending,...

Holidays are a time for family, friends and spending time together, but this can be very complicated if you’re divorced and are trying to figure out how to make it a great holiday for your kids. And if it’s your first Christmas after a divorce, there will definitely be challenges.  I still remem...

Whether Thanksgiving will be your first major holiday after your divorce or whether you’ve been divorced for many years, the holiday season can be tough. November and December holidays usually include a lot of annual traditions, and those may feel quite different after your divorce.  Sometimes p...

Your first Christmas or holiday after your divorce is going to be different. I still remember my first Christmas. I struggled to keep my routines as close to “normal” as possible, especially for my then-toddler. It’s a special circle of emotions that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. So, my fri...

Your first set of holidays after your divorce will be weird, scary, and painful - but they’ll also be happy, joyful, and unexpectedly fun if you let them. The key, I think, is to feel your feelings. It’s okay if you’re having a day that isn’t holly and jolly. It’s alright if you sit down to write...