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Reconciliation after separation. Is it a good idea?

Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.

Reconciliation after separation. Is it a good idea?

Some couples end their relationship because of unresolvable differences or conflicts that can’t be accepted. Others decide to get separated because they simply need time and space to think. Getting back together after separation is a big decision. It can be tricky to know how you really feel or when you have passed the point of no return. There is no formula that will tell you if getting back together after separation is a good idea for you and your family. So how do you know

Use Your Emotions During The Divorce Process

Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.

Use Your Emotions During The Divorce Process

Dissolving a marriage is emotional. At the heart of any divorce are two people who once were in-love and now find themselves at a crossroads in life. So it’s no wonder that divorce can bring out the lunatic within us. Rage, anger, depression, sadness, resentment, and blame are just some of negative emotions that can run wild in the best of us. For this reason we often hear people telling divorcing couples not to get “emotional” during your divorce process. As an attorney for

My Spouse Doesn't Want A Divorce, But I Do.

Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.

My Spouse Doesn't Want A Divorce, But I Do.

It doesn’t matter whether you are a man or a woman. If you find yourself wanting a divorce when getting divorced is the last thing your spouse wants to do, you are not alone. When marriages fall apart, it's pretty typical that one partner wants to end it and the other does not. So, although you may be thinking “ What can I do when my spouse doesn't want a divorce"? The real question you should ask is, “How to go about it without making any already difficult situation worse”?

Communication breakdown with your Ex? There’s an App for that.

Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.

Communication breakdown with your Ex? There’s an App for that.

Divorce or Separation can be a difficult time for partners and their children. Finding a way to communicate politely and respectfully with your former partner and keep them in the loop is a struggle. Many couples use phone calls, emails and text messages to communicate and plan. However, these methods of communication come with their own set of possible problems: The messages are not all kept in the same place. Many parents don’t want to have their children subjected to hear

Read This Before You Text Your Ex

Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.

Read This Before You Text Your Ex

The journey through a divorce or separation brings a range of emotions from shock, fear, anger relief and eventual acceptance. Combine the early emotions of anger and fear with the need to communicate and sort things out with your soon to be ex…and you’re plunged into a fragile situation where one emotionally charged message can cause chaos. However, there are ways of managing even the most difficult of ex’s. Bill Eddy LCSW, Esq., the founder of the high conflict institute ha