Most people in the US know the commonly circulated statistic that 50% of marriages end in divorce, but many younger people are forging a unique path and choosing not to marry until later than traditionally expected, which throws a curve into the actual divorce figures.

Taking time to enjoy the outdoors and all of the great sites that are local to each of us, is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves. Sometimes we are so busy with work, school, children, parents, household responsibilities, etc. that we forget to stop and enjoy our surroundings.

Being an example to our children, during times of divorce or separation, is not always easy. Yet, this is what our children need the most.

Is your divorce ever really over when you have children? Rushing to get divorced as quickly as possible can seem like  good idea at the time but there are pitfalls to this approach. By heading right to the court and filing for divorce, without truly working out the marital issues in mediation or in a Collaborative setting, can lead to damaging and very public results.

Planning for your children’s college expenses during a divorce can be overwhelming. There are so many financial concerns that you must address before even thinking about college.

The “divorce gap” is real. Women have historically done worse financially, than their husbands, after a divorce. However, with the right planning and the right team, women can fair much better than in the past.

Having equal representation in the legal arena is essential. And when it comes to something as personal as divorce, it is even more important. Far too many victims of domestic violence have gone unrepresented in the court system throughout the years, often being unempowered both emotionally and financially, with the abuser pulling all the strings.

The more you understand about your finances the better, especially during times of divorce or separation. If there is one thing that frightens people the most, during and after divorce, it is the uncertainty about being able to maintain or achieve a secure financial future.

The process of Collaborative Divorce is becoming more popular across the country, and across the world.  Crafting settlement agreements that are truly tailored to the needs of a specific family, and avoiding court altogether, is the way forward.  Finally, laws are catching up with this reality.

There is nothing more important than ensuring that your children are valued and protected during the divorce process. Courts are not properly equipped to handle the dynamics of each and every family and their specific needs.