Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful, life-changing events a person can deal with. Even the most amicable of divorces be stressful to your life. Divorce can uproot you from everything you’re familiar with to a life that feels like it’s not your own....

Raise your hand if you are coparenting a child. The statistics are quite astounding as more than 13 million parents in the US are living separately from their coparent. And, as many of you may have experienced, coparenting can have it’s challenges.

Without a doubt, 2020 has been a difficult year for many of us. Not only the life and death issues brought with the pandemic, but all of the economic and familial uncertainty as well. For many, this year has added or exacerbated layers of difficulty in relationships and in marriages.

The Family Court Service (FCS) mediation session is something many families go through when they’re facing divorce and child custody disagreements. Many people know and refer to their FCS meeting as, ‘mediation.’ But it is far from an actual mediation.

The Family Court Service (FCS) mediation session is something many families go through when they’re facing divorce and child custody disagreements. Many people know and refer to their FCS meeting as, ‘mediation.’ But it is far from an actual mediation.

Some divorces end amicably. That always makes things easier – especially when you have children. But, when mom and dad can’t agree on a parenting plan for their children, the Court typically needs to get involved.  That means both parents meeting for an appointment with Family Court Services.  Even the words “Family Court Services” can intimidate parents who don’t know exactly what’s going on. Many go into their appointment worried they are going to lose their children or their rights. It’s easy to imagine the worst.

When you’re going through a divorce, it’s perfectly normal to feel a variety of emotions. One moment, you might be sad or feeling down. The next, you might be angry or frustrated. Even if your divorce was amicable, going through a rollercoaster of emotions can be expected. 

The idea of dating after a divorce is overwhelming for some people. Even if you’re excited about it, it’s normal to be nervous or to second-guess yourself.  Whether you were married for two years or 20 years, getting back into the dating scene isn’t always easy. It may be a completely different world than it was the last time you had a date. On top of that, your feelings about love and relationships might be different.

If you’re an attorney, you might measure your success in wins and losses when it comes to court cases. However, when you’re dealing with divorce, there are no winners and losers. It’s often an overwhelming, emotional roller coaster of a situation, no matter what. Even in amicable divorces, there are hurt feelings.

If your marriage has been struggling for a while, maybe the thought of leaving your spouse has taken up a permanent space in your mind.  Or maybe you had planned on trying to work things out with marriage counseling, better communication, etc. But with the recent stay-at-home orders and social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, life, as we know it, has changed.