Jon and Kate Gosselin: Single parenting, collaborative divorce, and nesting

    Award-winning book on collaborative divorce

Every Monday, thousands upon thousands of Houstonians tune in to watch the Gosselins and their adorable brood.  Many fans have watched Jon and Kate Plus Eight  for years and are concerned about the affects of the looming divorce.  

This huge and devoted following includes Houston families facing separation and divorce, and who may very well be walking the same path as the Gosselins.  Single moms and dads already know all too well how disorienting and painful divorce can be.  No one is spared.  Whether the issues play out on national TV or in the privacy of our homes, life is forever altered by the dissolution of a marriage.  It can be the absolute worst of times, but not always.  By focusing on the children and setting aside personal issues, parents can spare their children and themselves a world of hurt.

As the former couple faces single parenthood, Jon and Kate must decide how collaborative their parting will be.  It is a choice every couple facing divorce must make.  Local Houston attorney, Marilyn Gale Vilyus, has an excellent website explaining the benefits of collaborative divorce versus traditional divorce.  It is definitely worth checking out.

    Attorney Michael Mastracci

In a previous article, nationally recognized family law attorney Michael Mastracci commented that the Gosselins should consider looking into a collaborative divorce arrangement. "These fine folks would be perfect candidates for "nesting."  Let the kids stay in the house and Jon and Kate each live separately elsewhere and take turns parenting in the house.  In other words, the parents go back and forth not the children.  They should visit www.DivorceWithoutDishonor.com too."

Often referred to as "Mike the Lawyer," Mastrucci has authored an award winning book, "Stop Fighting Over The Kids: Resolving Day-to-Day Custody Conflict in Divorce Situations"  and received wonderful reviews.  By resisting the urge to "hurt" each other, parents can create win-win situations for healthy relationships and well-adjusted kiddos.  The book can also be ordered throughAmazon, and is a worthy investment in single parenting.