Families argue – especially around the holiday times. Overbearing in-laws, wayward teens, blended families, elder care or antiquated parenting plans can turn a happy home into a war zone. While some situations get resolved over time, others can go on for months – even years – sometimes causing severe damage. Instead of allowing conflict to […]
Divorce Mediation
Getting a Divorce in Your Underpants?
A startup company in California will soon bring the possibility of getting a divorce online to the masses (in California for the time being, with plans to expand nationally). The website Separate.us was developed by an attorney that wanted to make divorce available through the internet at a low cost. While similar services are offered […]
Is Divorce Mediation Right for Me?
A look at the five major principles of divorce mediation, which are that it is voluntary, private, confidential, self-determined, and based on informed decision-making.
Backtracking on Divorce Decisions – 5 Tips to Avoid Killing Your Settlement
Going through divorce and separation can be an emotional, painful, overwhelming, time-consuming, stressful and, for many, a financially crippling experience. Did I mention that divorce can be an emotional, painful overwhelming, time-consuming, stressful and financially crippling experience? It is almost worth repeating because sometimes folks are so caught up in their anger, frustration and fear that they […]
What Happens in Mediation Stays in Mediation (Usually)
Divorce mediation is like the Las Vegas of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods. It’s for adults only, and what happens there, stays there. The promise of confidentiality is a cornerstone of mediation. However, there are a few exceptions to confidentiality that participants should be cognizant of before placing their bets on the mediation table. Mediation […]
Choosing How to Divorce
Did you know that there’s more than one way to get a divorce? Here are your three main options.
Separation and Divorce Means You are No Longer a Married Couple
You would think that this is stating the obvious, but when it comes to a couple who are transitioning from living and acting as a married couple to being detached from one another legally (and in every other way), it can be a very difficult thing to accept. In fact, it is downright painful and, […]
3 Questions That Should Be Answered in a Prenuptial Agreement
Read on to see what three prenuptial agreement questions we recommend to ensure a comprehensive, fair, and clear agreement for you and your spouse.
Family Law Matters Must Be Handled With Care
Shame, bitterness, and betrayal generated by the way in which family law matters are handled either by the individuals themselves or through their attorneys often creates a great deal of unnecessary conflict. For example, it is important to keep in mind that the other parent is not necessarily a bad parent just because both parents […]
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