Research suggests that in about 45% of couples, one or both partners were hopeful that the marriage could be saved. A recent study on the interest in marital reconciliation among divorcing parents revealed men were more hopeful in saving the marriage than women: 1 in 3 men indicated “yes” or “maybe” that their marriage could…
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Real Housewife Porsha Stewart Heads for Divorce
According to Access Atlanta, former NFL player Kordell Stewart has filed for divorce from Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Porsha Stewart. The couple was just shy of reaching the two year mark; they were married on May 21, 2011. Viewers may find the news surprising because Porsha Stewart just recently appeared on Watch What Happens Live…
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What is Pet Mediation?
Part of divorce is determining child custody. Divorcing spouses can meet with a divorce mediator to create a parenting plan that both parents can agree is best for their children. But what happens to a couple’s furry best friend in the event of divorce or break up – is there such a thing as pet…
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How Do I Get My Spouse to Try Divorce Mediation?
So you’ve made the decision to move forward with divorce mediation, but your spouse doesn’t want to participate. What are you supposed to do? Well, for starters, think of the reasons why you decided to use divorce mediation. You’ve probably done some research online, talked to friends who’ve been through the divorce mediation process, and…
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Using Nonverbal Communication to Move Forward Through a Fight
Some arguments make us feel like we’re trapped in the same conversation again and again. We may try the discussion at different times, in different places, with different words, but essentially it feels like we’re stuck in a hamster wheel going around and around with each other. Sound familiar? This is a situation many couples…
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