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Positive Psychology in Divorce – Part 2: Focusing on Your Strengths
Rather than focusing on a person’s weaknesses and trying to “fix” them, Positive Psychology focuses on how a person’s strengths can be used as a buffer against difficulties in life and as a way to create positive well-being. Strengths are the innate ways that we behave, think, and feel. They give us energy and allow…
Read MorePositive Psychology in Divorce – Part 1: Having a Growth Mindset
As we explained in an earlier post, Positive Psychology is the scientific study of well-being, happiness, and what helps people to thrive as opposed to just survive. Because I’m a student of Positive Psychology and a soon-to-be certified coach in this area, I want to delve deeper through this 4-part series into some of the…
Read More5 Key Concepts of Positive Psychology for a Better Divorce Experience
Divorce can be a time for growth and transformation. At Vacca Family Law Group, we are passionate about Collaborative Divorce because it is a constructive approach to divorce, emphasizing mutual respect and open communication. My journey into Positive Psychology has deepened my understanding of how to help clients navigate divorce more positively. Positive Psychology, the…
Read MoreThe Family Pet: Sharing Custody After Your Divorce
You are getting a divorce, and you know you need to deal with the division of assets, liabilities, and spousal support. If you have children, the issues of a parenting plan and child support will certainly be discussed. But what about the family pet? Pets are often integral members of the family, and determining where…
Read MoreHow Collaborative Divorce Helps to Prioritize Your Children’s Well-Being
If one of your priorities in your divorce is to ensure the well-being of your children, you need to consider the Collaborative Divorce process. Collaborative Divorce offers a more amicable, respectful, and child-focused alternative to traditional adversarial divorce and more support than Mediation can provide. What is Collaborative Divorce? The Collaborative Divorce process involves you…
Read MoreHow To Talk To Your Children About Your Divorce
If you have children and are planning to divorce, it is important to carefully think about how you will talk to them about the decisions you and your spouse have made and the changes that will lie ahead. Children are highly perceptive, and even if you think they are unaware of the changes, they can…
Read MoreWhat is Nesting in Divorce?
Nesting, also known as bird nesting, is a unique co-parenting arrangement that can be an excellent short-term solution for families working through the early stages of separation or divorce. In this arrangement, the children stay in the family home (the nest) while the parents take turns moving in and out of the home according to…
Read MoreDivorcing When Your Child is Questioning Their Gender or Sexuality
Divorcing when your child is questioning their gender or sexuality can present unique challenges because just as you and your spouse are navigating difficult but relatively standard financial and child-related issues, you may find yourselves also facing difficult emotions and anything-but routine decisions that arise related to your child’s gender or sexuality. Getting on the…
Read MoreFinancial Considerations for Couples in Polyamorous and Open Marriages
Deciding to marry is a significant milestone in life, filled with joy, excitement, and sometimes, a bit of uncertainty. For polyamorous couples and those who plan to have open marriages, taking this step can be uniquely challenging, particularly when it comes to managing finances. In this blog, we’ll explore the financial issues such couples should…
Read MoreBenefits of Non-Adversarial Divorce for Same-Sex Couples
Are you and your same-sex partner contemplating divorce? Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed and constrained by New York’s divorce laws that don’t necessarily reflect the reality of the life you’ve built with your soon-to-be ex. Fortunately, there are non-adversarial divorce options that can make the process smoother and fairer for both parties: Mediation and Collaborative Divorce.…
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