Couples between therapy, mediation and separation

When you’re in a relationship, it’s normal to argue from time to time.
However, when the conflicts escalate and intensify, when the climate of life together has become too monotonous or stormy, a question eventually arises in your head: to stay or to go?

The decision is even more difficult when you’re a parent.
To help you see things more clearly, we’ve compiled a list of options that are available to you, depending on your situation and objectives.

You want to pick up the pieces

If your wish is to rekindle the flame and you’ve already tried everything on your own, maybe it’s time to seek professional help.
Couples therapy has been proven to improve married life.
There are different types of marital therapy: behavioral therapy, emotional therapy or even sessions with a sex therapist.
It’s up to you to choose the one you feel will help you find a solution.

You prefer to leave

If you decide to separate and you’re a parent, you should have recourse to mediation, even if you part on good terms.
In fact, once you’ve separated, and because you have children, you’ll have to agree on custody and upbringing.

You may think that since you get on so well, you’ll be able to work it out between yourselves, but many separated couples have tried and ended up having to go to court to sort it all out.

When exes can’t get along, or mediation hasn’t worked, it’s up to the courts to resolve the situation.
We all agree that this isn’t the most pleasant way to resolve problems.

Whatever your decision, keep in mind that court is not the only and ultimate solution.
Here’s an infographic to help you make sense of it all.