My spouse suggested we have a trial separation and I’m wondering if there’s anything I need to do to protect myself in case we do eventually get a divorce?
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If A Divorce Is Complex, Can You Still Use A Mediator?
Brian James, a divorce mediator in Chicago, answers: Yes, presuming your mediator is trained in and understands the specific issues in your case. A good mediator will have resources available for clients to handle any issues that may come up beyond their area of specialty. Good professionals know what they are good at and where […]
How Much Does Divorce Mediation Cost?
How much does mediation typically cost? How does a mediator charge for services?
Can I Give The Divorce Mediator Confidential Information?
Can I give the mediator confidential information? For instance, can I tell the mediator something that I don’t want shared with my spouse because it could derail the process?
Is It Possible For A Mediator To Be Completely Neutral?
Brian James, a divorce mediator in Chicago, answers: Ideally, your mediator will be 100% neutral during the entire process and work for both parties equally. However, if one or both parties feel that the mediator is siding with one spouse, you may want to discuss these concerns with the mediator. Please keep in mind that […]
How Much Does Divorce Mediation Typically Cost In Illinois?
How much does divorce mediation typically cost? How does the mediator charge for services?
The Effect Of A Prenuptial Agreement On A California Divorce
John J. Gilligan, a family lawyer in Long Beach, answers: A prenuptial agreement circumvents California law. This means that the court will uphold the agreement obtained by you and your spouse as opposed to implementing California law. A prerequisite, of course, is that the prenuptial agreement must be valid. However, assuming it is valid, the […]
How Do We Know If Mediation Is The Right Divorce Process?
Brian James, a divorce mediator in Chicago, answers: If the two of you are willing to work together, be honest with and trust each other, communicate, provide the required financial documents, and not “draw your line in the sand”, then mediation can be a very effective process for reaching the agreements necessary to divorce. However, […]
We Can Resolve Everything Except Property Division
Does the judge decide our entire case if we can resolve everything except how to divide some of our property?
What Is My Role As A Client In Mediation?
Brian James, a divorce mediator in Chicago, answers: To actively participate in the entire process from start to finish, to be open to ideas and suggestions that may be different from those you had prior to the mediation process, to avoid “drawing your line in the sand” on a particular issue, to provide full disclosure […]
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