Michael Heath

DIVORCE BLOG

How to end your marriage without going to court... it's all in the book, The Courtless Divorce, and supplemental articles by author Michael Heath in this blog.

January 1, 2025

Married to an Excessive Drinker

Alcohol Abuse Ruins Many a Marriage by Michael Heath Alcohol abuse can have a dramatic effect on any marriage and too often is the catalyst for […]
December 25, 2024

Putting Divorce on the 2025 To-do List

The New Year is Often a Time When Marriages Begin to End by Michael Heath January is often referred to as “divorce month.” Some states report […]
December 19, 2024

2. Always Tell the Truth

Do Not Give Long-winded Divorce Explanations That May Only Confuse the Children by Michael Heath When parents end their marriage, young children will naturally have questions. […]
December 12, 2024

A Smarter Way to End a Marriage … But Not Easier

Courtless Divorce Is Not an Approach That Encourages Ending a Marriage by Michael Heath Divorce is never easy and should not be. Committing to a lifetime […]
December 5, 2024

Divorcing for the Holidays

Beginning the Breakup Prior to the New Year by Michael Heath Some have labeled January as “divorce month” since it is taken for granted that many […]
November 28, 2024

1. Do Not Recruit Children to Your Side

Divorcing Parents Must Avoid Wanting Their Kids to Choose Between Mom and Dad by Michael Heath Divorce is an emotional event that often causes spouses to […]
November 21, 2024

Charting a New Course: Rediscovering Joy Amidst Mid-Life Reflection

by guest blogger: Jack Norton Life’s journey is a tapestry woven with phases, and one of the most pivotal moments is the mid-life crisis. While it […]
November 13, 2024

Working Together Separately

Using Videoconferencing for Collaborative Divorce and Mediation by Michael Heath Videoconferencing was first introduced by AT&T at the 1968 World’s Fair in New York. That clunky, […]
November 7, 2024

NOvember

Make the Eleventh Month a Time to Evaluate What You Say Yes To by Michael Heath I once had a boss named Ron Pramschufer (God rest […]
October 31, 2024

Divorce Mediation for Privacy

Greater Confidentiality is One Benefit of Eschewing Marriage-Ending Litigation by Michael Heath Mediation and collaborative divorce are attractive ways to end a marriage since they cost […]
October 16, 2024

Divorce Meditation

Suffering in Broken-Marriage Silence by Michael Heath A mediator tells a humorous story of a mediation session where a couple referred to the meeting as divorce […]
October 10, 2024

Annulments

Annulment: Ending What Never Was Legal Recourse When a Marriage is Not Legally Valid by Michael Heath An annulment is a declaration that a marriage was […]
February 21, 2025

When NOT to Use Mediation for Divorce

  There Are Times When a Family Lawyer Needs to Be Called In by Michael Heath Using a mediator or collaborative lawyers to assist in ending […]
February 14, 2025

Are Kids of Divorced Parents Losing their Religion?

Churches, Temples, and Mosques for Children of Divorce Focusing on Children’s Faith when the Family Breaks Apart By Michael Heath Every year fewer children are directly […]
February 6, 2025

Don’t Lose Heart on Valentine’s Day

Many Divorced People Dread the Day That Celebrates Romance by Michael Heath Valentine’s Day may be a wonderful day for some people, and a bane for […]
January 30, 2025

Bringing in the Experts

Divorce Proceedings Often Require Professional Testimony or Consultation by Michael Heath Sometimes the things couples never think of really add to the costs of getting a […]
January 23, 2025

4. Negotiate a Healthy Relationship with Your Ex-Spouse

Civility Prevails Over Exposing Children to Ongoing Hostilities by Michael Heath Too much cannot be written about the negative impact that outward conflict between parents has […]
January 9, 2025

3. Contain Your Hostility in Front of the Children

Parental Fighting Adversely Affects Them by Michael Heath Everyone has seen parents in a full argument while the young children stand with them looking saddened, confused, […]
January 1, 2025

Married to an Excessive Drinker

Alcohol Abuse Ruins Many a Marriage by Michael Heath Alcohol abuse can have a dramatic effect on any marriage and too often is the catalyst for […]
December 25, 2024

Putting Divorce on the 2025 To-do List

The New Year is Often a Time When Marriages Begin to End by Michael Heath January is often referred to as “divorce month.” Some states report […]
December 19, 2024

2. Always Tell the Truth

Do Not Give Long-winded Divorce Explanations That May Only Confuse the Children by Michael Heath When parents end their marriage, young children will naturally have questions. […]

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