Divorce Blog
Posts about Separation
Telling Children About Separation
Learn some practical loving ways to tell your children their parents are separating.
Effects of Divorce on School Aged Children
Learn about how school-aged children respond to divorce and separation from a first-hand account of an educator.
Why Separations Happen Early in the New Year
Ms. Fortin’s radio interview sheds light on why couples want to put emotions aside and wait until after the holiday season to separate or file for divorce.
Living Together After Making the Decision to Separate
Fairway divorce mediators are specialists who understand family dynamics. Most of all, they can help in the transition period after the decision to separate is made and make life a little easier for you.
Telling Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
For those who have carefully and thoughtfully considered their situation and come to the decision that it is time to get a divorce, the first challenge they face will be figuring out how they should approach the discussion with their spouse.
Dealing with Separation in the midst of Social Distancing
Social distancing due to COVID-19 can have a set of challenges and stress if you are in the midst of a separation or divorce. Here are some tips to help.
Tips to survive living together while separated
If you are living together while separated, you are not alone. Many ex-spouses often continue to live together. If you’ve made the decision to split up as a couple, and are postponing the action of splitting up the marital home, consider these tips on living together while separated.
Maintaining peace during the holiday season
Coping with separation over Christmas? Learn some practical tips on how to get through the holiday season in a peaceful and positive way if you are on the verge of getting separated or divorced.
Home Alone This Holiday?
The first holiday – post separation – can be particularly stressful and filled with a wide range of emotions. Learn some helpful tips on how to cope with the first holiday season post separation or divorce.
Is text messaging a bridge to better communication in divorce?
Text messaging can help divorced and separated parents better communicate without emotion. Find out how to use text messages to stick to the business at hand.
Divorced and Still Living Together
Learn tips and tricks for sharing a home with a former spouse. We cover the circumstances that may lead you there, household issues to consider, and strategies for communicating peacefully
10 Tips for dealing with the Limbo of separation and divorce
When in the middle of a divorce or separation you can feel like you are in a constant state of limbo. Not knowing what the next few months or even years will bring can leave you feeling out of control. Here are 10 suggestions for making this transition easier.
Separation Agreement: What You Should Know
Find out the things you should know when it comes to preparing and filing a Separation Agreement. Understand what a legal separation means.
Making the Decision to Separate
The financial realities of a divorce or separation can be overwhelming. Mediation with a financial expert is a practical way to resolve the financial and parenting issues. Plus, learn some examples of boundaries that may be helpful to set when negotiating your decisions.
Making the Grade: Juggling Between Homes
Back to school is a busy time of year. Add the challenges of separated parents and the juggling of homes and calendars; consider these tips to help your children if you are divorced or recently separated.