Life after Divorce: New Chapter, New Things, & New Friends
Starting fresh after a divorce can feel daunting, but it also opens up exciting opportunities for personal growth, new experiences, and the chance to meet new people.
Onward Tips: Back to Basics: A 5-Minute Breathing Meditation
If you practice this for a week, you can add 5 minutes of mindfulness each time (for a total of 10 minutes week two) to continue building this helpful and basic practice over time. You’ll be surprised how effective this basic technique may be.
Onward Tip: 7 Days, 7 Ways to Self Care
During times of stress—like navigating a divorce or major life change—practicing self-care can be a lifeline, helping to maintain stability and manage anxiety.
Onward Tip: Getting Stuck in Patterns
Finding yourself in a cycle of dating the same type of person, despite wanting something different? You might start a new relationship with high hopes, only to realize it feels eerily familiar.
Onward Tip: Journaling During Divorce Contemplation
Here are some journaling exercises tailored for someone who is considering or going through a divorce:
When Should I Hire a Therapist?
Therapy can provide vital support during and after divorce, helping with emotional struggles, conflict resolution, and co-parenting. It offers stress management during legal proceedings and aids in healing and rebuilding relationships post-divorce. If emotions feel overwhelming or affect daily life, therapy can help restore balance and guide you forward.
Understanding the Mediation Format: What to Expect
Mediation helps resolve disputes outside of court through in-person, virtual, or hybrid sessions. The process includes opening statements, issue identification, negotiation, and agreement drafting. Choosing the right format ensures a smoother experience.
Getting Ready for Mediation
Proper preparation is key to successful mediation. Gather financial documents, define your priorities, and keep an open mind for compromise. Consulting an attorney can provide clarity, helping you navigate discussions with confidence and work toward a fair resolution.
Mediation Requirements in Colorado
In Colorado, mediation is often required in divorce cases, especially for child custody disputes. Courts aim to resolve issues outside of court through affordable services offered by the Office of Dispute Resolution or private mediators. However, mediation may be waived in cases involving domestic abuse or extreme conflict. Curious if mediation is right for your case? Learn more about the requirements and alternatives in Colorado.
Various Approaches to Mediation
Did you know there are different ways to mediate a dispute? Facilitative, evaluative, and transformative mediation each offer unique strategies to help couples reach an agreement. Whether you want a neutral guide to facilitate open discussions, legal insights from an evaluative approach, or a transformative method to improve communication and understanding, choosing the right style can make all the difference. Curious which one suits your situation best? Find out more in our breakdown of these three mediation approaches.