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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 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. […]
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 […]
January 21, 2022

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 […]
June 30, 2021

Celebrating Your Independence Day

As we look to celebrate our country’s independence, what are your thoughts about celebrating your divorce?
May 3, 2021

Domestic Violence, Abuse and Divorce

Ending a Marriage with an Abusive Spouse
April 19, 2021

Divorce in Springtime?

New Jersey Divorce Filings Follow Seasonal Trends
March 15, 2021

Irish Divorce

Why would two people who no longer want to wake up with each other decide to remain married only in the legal sense?
February 10, 2021

Same-Sex Marriage and the Right to Divorce

The LGBT Community Faces the Prospects of Divorce
December 10, 2020

Divorced for the Holidays

Holidays often cause the blues in people who are divorced.
April 26, 2020

Interview on Let’s Talk Divorce!

Listen to Michael Heath’s Interview with Stewart Andrew Alexander on Let’s Talk Divorce!
February 10, 2017

Fran Holinda hosts Make Shift Happen with guest Michael Heath

Radio show host Fran Holinda recently had me on her weekly program “Make Shift Happen” to discuss my book The Courtless Divorce. If you missed it […]

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