Mediation- Answering Your Questions
WHAT IS MEDIATION? WHAT DOES A MEDIATOR DO? Mediation is used to come to a peaceful resolution with another party through the whole process of a separation, from start to finish. The mediator acts an as “independent” and will work with you to find solutions that best fit all parties’ needs. As a…
What you should know about Separation and Divorce
What is the difference between Separation and Divorce? Separation refers to you living separately and apart from your spouse. You are still legally married. (Once you and your spouse decide to separate, you can move forward with the mediation process.) To simplify the separation process includes…
What is the Clarity Approach?
Clarity is here to help simplify things for you—and hopefully, remove some of your burden. Our mediation specialists offer support and guidance including: Helping you understand your legal rights and responsibilities Developing legal agreements (regarding custody, division of assets, and more)…
Getting Through the Holidays After Divorce
Your first Holiday season newly divorce can be very difficult for you, your children, and even your ex. Emotions are on the rise, traditions will be different, and certain members of the family will be absent. There are so many variables and moving parts during the holidays that it makes preparing…
17 Tips For Successful Co-Parenting
Co-Parenting with EX can be extremely difficult for some and seamless for others. This is not how you pictured it, this not what you wanted, and it is not ideal…. But there are ways that you can make co-parenting work for you in the best interested of your children. Remember this is someone that…
Divorce…Where Do I Start?
Perhaps you have made the decision that you are wanting to separate, or maybe you haven’t completely decided yet. Perhaps your spouse has left or made the decision that they don’t want to be a part of the marriage anymore. No matter the situation, knowing where to start can be the hardest part.…
Custody: Working Through The Battles
Are you in a heated custody battle? Do you question if spending time with their father is important to children? Far too often we see fathers denied access to their children. One of the most difficult aspects is that yes, fathers are different than mothers. They have a more difficult time filling…
I’ve decided to divorce…now what?
I’ve decided to get separated from my spouse, now what? Once the decision to separate has been made, a new whole new wave of questions and concerns come washing in. There are things that you can do to prepare for the next steps in the process. Hopefully you and your spouse are in a position where…
7 Ways To Support Your Children Through Divorce
It may no longer be taboo, but it still hurts. Can divorce be what is best? Yes! BUT the reality is that many divorces end with pain, anger and hostility. When this happens the children are thrown into the middle of a battle that they did not choose. Always remember, this is not what they chose.…