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How Do You Talk to Your Kids About Your Divorce?

February 8, 2021 By Paula Lock Smyth

Divorce and Telling Kids

Possibly the worst thing about getting a divorce is telling the children. There is no perfect time to tell them but of course they need to be told by the parents as soon as possible so they do not hear this emotionally upsetting news from someone else. Parents Should Tell the Children Together If possible, the parents should put their differences aside and meet together with the children to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: Children, Communication, Telling Kids

Divorce Mistakes: Texting and Social Media

February 25, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

older woman with two phones

Texting while divorcing, or posting on FB, Twitter or other social media platform, are all things you should not do while in the middle of a divorce.  Airing your thoughts, frustrations, and misery on social platforms can come back to haunt you later.  Anything you put out there can and will be used against you in court. Texts and Social Media Posts are Easily Misinterpreted As for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: Communication, Mistakes, social media

How to Tell Children About Divorce

December 17, 2019 By Paula Lock Smyth

child heart broken after divorce

Telling children that you are divorcing is one of the hardest parts of the divorce process.  In almost every case, the children think it is somehow their fault, or at least believe they are partially to blame.  One child may think, “If I had only made the team…” or “If I had only gotten better grades…” then my parents would have stayed together.  It is important to let the children … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: Children, Communication, Telling Kids

How to Communicate with Your Attorney During the Divorce

September 4, 2019 By Paula Lock Smyth

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It is critical that an attorney and their client have good communication during the divorce process. What clients tell their attorney is confidential so clients can be open and honest without fear of the attorney revealing their secrets. Honesty and No Surprises Critical to the communication process is complete honesty by the client. An attorney cannot properly represent a client who is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Attorney, Communication, Court

How To Talk To Your Spouse About Divorce

October 8, 2018 By Staff - S.R.

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Talking to your spouse about divorce can be difficult. This is true even when both of you have been struggling with your marriage and may have concerns over whether or not it will last. When the time comes to actually tell your spouse that you want a divorce, how you handle it depends on quite a few factors. We want to help if we can. Here are some helpful suggestions we have learned in our 25 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Tagged With: Communication

Is It Worthwhile to Apologize in the Middle of Divorce?

September 11, 2018 By Staff - P.S.

Is It Worthwhile to Apologize in the Middle of Divorce?

Most people think of an apology as a way of working out problems prior to divorce. Is it really necessary or effective to apologize in the middle of a divorce? The answer could depend on whether it’s wise to admit fault, the reason for the apology, and the type of process in which your divorce is being handled. Look at the circumstances of your divorce and decide if and when an apology is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Tagged With: Communication

How Do You Manage Anger In The Divorce Process?

August 24, 2018 By Staff - P.S.

How Do You Manage Anger in the Divorce Process?

Being able to manage anger during a divorce could make a world of difference in how the parties handle their divorce. Divorce is almost always an emotional process. A divorce means changing to a new way of living--maybe even getting a new address. Separating from your spouse also possibly means less frequent involvement with your children. The anger during a divorce can stem from many factors: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Tagged With: Anger, Communication, emotions, Stress

6 Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media and Divorce

January 19, 2018 By Staff - P.S.

social media and divorce

Social media isn’t a tool to vent when you’re going through a divorce. You’re under a lot of scrutiny throughout that process, particularly with a divorce that’s contested or involves a custody battle or property dispute. It’s wise to take a break from social media during the divorce. If you must stay connected, follow my Dos and Don’ts of Social Media and Divorce. When it comes to social media … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: Communication, Do’s and Don’ts, social media

Shared parenting benefits children of divorce

September 21, 2016 By legal staff - W.C.

Although a divorcing couple agrees to end the legal relationship with one another, when there are children involved the relationship never really comes to an end. In some divorces, where the split has not been amicable, ex-spouses may have no interest in speaking to one another but, according to the Attorney General of Texas, shared parenting can be very beneficial for children after a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody Tagged With: Children, Communication, Parenting Plan

Communication breakdown does not rule out divorce mediation

July 13, 2016 By legal staff - W.C.

There are a variety of reasons for why a couple may decide to end their marriage in Texas, and not all marriages end amicably. When a couple can no longer discuss issues with one another cordially, negotiating the major issues in a divorce agreement can seem out of the question. This is often why couples may turn to litigation rather than collaboration-people believe that since they can no longer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: Communication, Mediation

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