Working out a parenting plan can be overwhelming. Here is one option recommended by a one of our community: We chose to keep our children living in the same house. Us parents then come and go based on this schedule. It means that we get alternate weekends each. When we are not at the family … Continue reading The 2-2-3 Parenting Schedule
Divorce Coaching
Barbara Jan is the author of the book "Echt Scheiden: Zo doe je dat" (How get divorced - currently only in Dutch, but English translation planned). Originally from Slovenia, Barbara dealt with a divorce in the Netherlands and needed to balance a full time corporate job with raising her two children on her own. Not … Continue reading Divorce Coaching
What is your definition of divorce?
Dictionary.com defines divorce as "a judicial declaration dissolving a marriage in whole or in part..." - but what is your own definition of divorce? The very word itself seems to hold fear and pain for many, but does it have to be that way? How will your own divorce be defined? Here is how Wikipedia … Continue reading What is your definition of divorce?
Dealing with Dutch divorce documents
Many internationals in the Netherlands have an additional challenge of dealing with documents in a divorce that are not in their own native language.
What I wish I knew before divorce
Been there done that? Please share your stories and experiences to help those who are going through a divorce.
How to tell your children
One of the most difficult parts of a divorce is how and when to tell your children. This depends of course on your situation and the ages and personalities of your children. Ideas and resources and stories will go here to help.
Mediator or Lawyer?
Should you use a mediator or lawyer in your divorce?
Helpful Articles
Here are a few articles recommended by our community. https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/healthy-divorce https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/news/a568703/how-to-cope-with-divorce-tips/ Do you have any to add? Please contact us.
Dealing with a Divorce 