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Here at Consensus Divorce, we believe divorce is not a legal process at all. Call us today.

01/16/2024

When you’re caught up in a situation, it’s easy to see it from just your perspective, or even the other persons. That’s the first picture. But, there’s more than one way to look and understand everything. That’s the second picture. There is always a different angle, another perspective you can use to look at things.

While you may believe you’re perceiving a situation in the correct manner, the other person could believe the same as well.

Take a moment to understand this, and these pictures. Be sure to keep in mind that there’s more than 2 sides to every story!

01/05/2024

At the end of the day, this is a stressful time. You’re managing a new situation and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. You need to take time for yourself.

Engage in self-care and try to slow down despite the quick pace of the holidays. Consider seeking individual counseling if you need to discuss the events without commentary or judgment.

Don’t put pressure on yourself to give your kids a perfect holiday. No holiday is perfect. What matters is that you’re doing your best to provide a special experience despite the circumstances. Taking care of your mental health helps you provide a better holiday for the kids.

Be sure to keep checking back for more information regarding co-parenting during the holidays. For more information, check out our website by clicking the link in our bio!

01/03/2024

If you’re having trouble with the negotiation process, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out an unbiased third party to help. The holidays are stressful, so even if you usually get along, you may run into snags.

Many people continue counseling even after the relationship is over. It’s good for you, it’s good for the kids, and it’s a good way to avoid problems when situations like this arise.
Instead of managing the stress on your own, talk to a mediator.

Be sure to keep checking back for more information regarding co-parenting during the holidays. For more information, check out our website by clicking the link in our bio!

01/01/2024

We hope you have a safe and happy 2024!

12/29/2023

It’s time to start using technology to your advantage. Using a co-parenting app and co-parenting calendar makes everything more seamless year-round.

Using that app, you can create a parenting calendar that lets you make and track an easy-to-read schedule. When changes come up, they’re easy to make and both parents have access so there’s no confusion.

It’s easy to message back and forth in a secure setting so there’s no chance of children finding out about potential gifts. You don’t want them listening in on the phone!

It’s also great for exchanging holiday photos. The parent without the children on the holiday may feel sad that they’re missing out. When you can share photos right away, it takes away some of the stress.

You can even set up a private “social network” so that both sides of the family can keep up with each other. You can post pictures, statuses, videos, articles, and more so everyone has access.

This is a great alternative if you’re no longer comfortable with having your former partner on your normal social media accounts.

The apps make co-parenting as easy and painless as possible during the holidays and beyond.

Be sure to keep checking back for more information regarding co-parenting during the holidays. For more information, check out our website by clicking the link in our bio!

12/27/2023

FEAR OF BEING STUCK?

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Consensus Divorce!!

12/22/2023

Getting through the holidays can be tough, especially if you have a difficult family. But luckily it isn’t impossible.

Remember these things not only throughout the next couple of weeks, but while you move forward in time.

Be sure to keep checking back for more information regarding co-parenting during the holidays. For more information, check out our website by clicking the link in our bio!

12/19/2023

The first and most important thing that you need to do is talk to your children about the holidays (as long as they’re old enough to understand). Your children are the first priority for both you and your former partner.

If you’re old enough, ask them what they would like to do. While their choice isn’t the only factor, it gives you a good baseline. Let them know that they are not making decisions but that you would like to consider their input when you are making decisions..

Some children may want to stay with the parent that’s nearest their friends if the other one lives far away. Other children will want to split time. Asking their opinions gives them agency and helps them understand the negotiating process.

Also, regardless of age, make sure that they understand the situation, especially if it’s your first holiday after a separation. They don’t know what to expect and they may get disappointed if they realize last-minute that the holidays are going to be different this year.

Preparing them ahead of time will make them more comfortable when the holidays finally roll around. This is the new normal, and it may take more than one holiday for them to accept it but starting them off on the right foot is all that you can do.

Be sure to keep checking back for more information regarding co-parenting during the holidays. For more information, check out our website by clicking the link in our bio!

12/18/2023

Here is our updated business hours for the remainder of December!

12.18.23-12.21.23: 8am - 5pm
12.22.23: 8am - 1pm
12.25.23 - 12.29.23: closed
01.01.23: closed

12/15/2023

If your children are new to having to split their holidays, it’s important that you remind them that the holidays are still a happy and special time of year. You don’t want to make them sad, or you may risk your child associating that feeling with the holidays.

This is a perfect time to plan out special experiences.

If you can, look for fun events like breakfast with Santa, light shows, musicals, and anything else that could get your child into the festive spirit. If they have a favorite place that isn’t holiday-related, now is a great time to take them.

You should spend as much family time together as possible. Not all holiday activities are expensive or far from home.

Take your child ice skating or watch some favorite holiday movies with them. Make a point to decorate the tree (if you use one) as a family. If your child bought a gift for their other parent, help them wrap it so they know there’s no animosity.

You can use this time to set up traditions, like baking special cookies every year or making decorations.

A split holiday doesn’t have to be a bad holiday. When you show your child how special and warm it can be, they won’t fret when it’s time to split households.

Be sure to keep checking back for more information regarding co-parenting during the holidays. For more information, check out our website by clicking the link in our bio!

12/11/2023

Sometimes you need to work through your own emotions when there are other people in the relationship. If your or your partner (or both) re-marries, there may come a time when the children could spend more holiday time with them as they could have two sets of families on each side.

Consider seeing a counselor to discuss this as it’s a more complicated situation. It’s okay to be uncomfortable with your children spending time with the other family, but the kids always come first.

Be sure to keep checking back for more information regarding co-parenting during the holidays. For more information, check out our website by clicking the link in our bio!

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