Deciding Whether To Divorce Or Stay Together
It is not uncommon in the United States for couples who know their marriage is failing to decide that it is better to stay together because they have children. In many ways, the drive to stay together in a marriage that is not working is admirable. It is an indication of commitment to the little people who have added purpose and meaning to their parents’ lives. But, for the vast majority of those couples, staying together in a marriage that is a marriage in name only is untenable and can sometimes be unhealthy. AMS Mediation can help couples in such situations by building on the love they have for the children and easing them into the next chapter of their lives.
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Are you and your partner considering a divorce but are not sure whether or how to proceed? It is a huge life decision that often takes a couple months or even years to make. As a divorce mediation firm, our business comes from helping families navigate the divorce process – sure – but we always start from the same place. Are you sure that you are ready to move forward? Are you sure that your marriage cannot be saved? Here are some other factors to consider about a potential divorce as you make this important decision:
Are you struggling to make parenting decisions since you and your ex split up? The divorce process is especially difficult and complicated for couples with children, because while a divorce may mean the end of your marriage, it does not mean the end of your parenting partnership. Divorce brings many difficult decisions about custody and a huge living adjustment for parents and kids. If you feel like your family might benefit from some professional support for this part of your journey, AMS Mediation can help. Our team offers co-parenting coaching services for a parent or parenting partners who are looking for ways to co-parent in a more effective, positive and successful way.
If you are in the process of getting a divorce, communication between you and your soon to be ex is likely strained at best. Over time, your communication may have become more and more difficult. In fact, communication problems may have even contributed to your divorce. However, if you share children, you will need to find a way to communicate effectively in order to make parenting decisions
Divorce is hard. Divorce is a huge life change and one that is clouded by emotions like loss, grief, sadness, anger, resentment and can manifest in anxiety and depression. The legal process can be extremely overwhelming and navigating the steps alone makes that even more difficult. A divorce coach is someone who you can trust to help you navigate the divorce process and help you find balance, and the direction you need