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Stuart Watson

Stuart Watson is a Family and Divorce Mediator with Oregon Divorce Guides and Progressive Mediation in Portland, Oregon. For nearly 20 years, he has been assisting couples and families through the divorce and separation process in a way that best supports them legally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Stuart is also the author of "Breaking Through – The Relationship Repair Game", a 78-card deck that is a comprehensive toolkit for transforming conflict in any relationship.

Blog posts created by this author

Joint Custody Exchange Rules

Parenting time and visitation transitions are ripe for parental conflict, and particularly harmful for children. The joint custody exchange rules in this article are best practices for protecting your children.

Divorce Quiz: Should I Get a Divorce?

This “signs you need a divorce” quiz has 25 statements and an easy scoring method to help you answer the question “Should I get a divorce?”

How to Get Divorced: Creative Options

Learn about creative variations within each path that might better suit your family situation and divorce goals.

How To Get a Divorce: 5 Paths for Your Divorce Process

The important decisions required for your divorce can be overwhelming. Here are a few things to consider.

What to Do After Divorce: 10 Important Tasks

Unfortunately, your divorce judgment doesn’t describe what to do after divorce to complete your financial and legal separation. Here are the top 10 post-divorce tasks to help you start the next chapter of your life.

Dating During Divorce: 7 Reasons to “Chill-Out” on a New Relationship

While a new relationship may feel like the perfect antidote to divorce stress and sadness, it might have several negative consequences. Here’s why you should wait to date until your divorce is final.

Divorce and Coronavirus: Does it Make Sense to Wait?

Does it make sense to wait on starting or completing your divorce process in the time of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? Explore how the coronavirus might affect your divorce in terms of health, economic and divorce settlement issues.

Divorce Support Groups: How to Find the Right One for You

Divorce Support Groups help you deal with the pain and loss of the marriage and support a healthy recovery. There are several benefits to divorce support groups, but finding the right one is more than a matter of location.

What Do I Do With My Wedding Ring After Divorce?

Here are some tips and considerations for when to stop wearing the ring, the value of the ring, and the family significance of the ring during a divorce.

5 Tips for Getting the Most from Your Attorney During Mediation

Consulting with an attorney can be a valuable component of an effective divorce mediation process. This article describes how to maximize the benefit and minimize the cost of attorney support during mediation.