Since the law changed on 22 April 2014, most divorcing and separating couples in England and Wales who want to use the court process to resolve any questions about children or money have to show that they have attended a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) before they can apply for a court order. The…
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Michelle Obama On Couples Counselling
In her new book, the former first lady talks marriage counselling — and disputes the idea that she and Barack Obama are “relationship goals.” In advance of her new memoir Becoming, Michelle Obama is getting real about the challenges she and Barack Obama have faced in their 26-year marriage. She told Oprah Winfrey on her…
Child Custody Explained
Although people sometimes refer to “child custody” in that general term, there are actually different types of custody. Physical Custody Physical custody means that a parent has the right to have a child live with him or her. Joint physical custody works best if parents live relatively close to each other, as it lessens the…
Seven Signs You Should Divorce
Knowing when to divorce can be difficult, and it’s a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. So how do you know if you should proceed? While there’s no magic answer for when to get a divorce, here are seven signs it might be time to take that next step: 1. You or your spouse is…
Why People Divorce: The REAL Reasons
People say that marital issues are due to money, sex or drugs. I would say that all these things could be involved in why a marriage may have strife that could lead to its ending; however, that is not the reason WHY people divorce. There is one main reason why people divorce. It is feeling…
What Is Discernment Counseling?
Discernment counselling is a short-term structured approach for couples to explore their options before making a final decision about separation and/or divorce. It is most appropriate for couples where one partner wants to preserve and repair (leaning in) the relationship and the other is leaning towards ending it (leaning out) but hasn’t made a final…