Divorce education similar to that offered by Divorce Tool Box is among the “other means” that a new proposed law in British Columbia is encouraging divorcing couples to utilize in order to reduce costly legal battles by settling out of court. Helping divorcing parents avoid long, drawn-out emotional and financial battles relating to child custody, visitation schedules, child support,…
Divorce Tool Box aims to help divorcing domestic violence victims customize divorce and child custody proposals. With domestic violence laws being repelled and an increase rate of domestic violence brought on by struggling economy and budget cuts, a divorce coach and mediator can provide assistance before entering the legal arena. Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act in 1994…
Goblins, candy, costumes, scary noises and laughter are all descriptions of Halloween night. Many children love when the fall crisp air arrives and signs of pumpkins begin to appear neatly carved and arranged in front of homes to welcome fall and Halloween/Harvest Festivals. Although the change of season is welcomed by many adults, problems may arise when divorced parents…
THE AMERICAN DREAM – Most everyone strives to achieve it. Who created the model describing the dream? Many who answer say it’s the economy, media, friends, family and other society factors which contribute to what the determining factors are for this dream. Everyone ranks the order differently but the result is usually the same. Nearly everyone envisions the white…
Changes are inevitable for a couple as well as children following divorce. The everyday routine of the family often changes and parents are required to assume additional responsibilities that may limit time available to their children. Your children may feel as though they have been abandoned by the parent who does not have as much quality time available as…
After a period of time when the parenting plan has been completed, marital property is divided, and the divorce decree has been signed, it’s now time to face life as a single and create your future. Life is filled with many uncertainties but now is the time that you must decide to face them with confidence in order to…
It’s now the first day after the divorce agreement has been signed, parenting plan decisions completed and incorporated, assets and liabilities distributed, the tension of the sight of courtrooms and judges diminished and a sigh of relief that the divorce legalities have come to an end. Now, that the divorce process has been completed now what? This is the…
Divorce Tool Box aims to help divorcing couples resolve their conflicts before extended, highly-emotional legal battles can inflict such stress that violence and abuse result —which is known to involve spouses, ex-spouses, and their children. Incidents in Pittsburgh and Fort Lauderdale of violent attacks during or after divorce hearings, and a national study on child abuse and neglect demonstrate…
The word teenager creates a mental picture in itself for most parents. When a child reaches the magical teenage years, this can become a time of fun, creating self-identity and transitioning to become more independent. This transitioning can be described as becoming an independent person yet making sure that parents are at arm’s reach for needed security. When parents…
Any time a newspaper is opened, there is a section for obituary listings. The list includes the complete burial plan for each deceased individual which includes viewing and visitation time, memorial service date and time, cemetery for burial, etc. Although death of marriage ranks very high in the grief process, usually there is no ceremony planned for the death…
When your marriage is over and the…
Preparing for divorce is difficult at any…
Whether you’ve decided to keep the marital…
There are myths in our society that…
