Divorce dumps you onto a ferocious emotional roller coaster. Be forewarned: your best friend may be your worst nightmare to ride beside you. Observe: In the midst of mediation, Emily got a call from her BFF, Denise. “Checking in,” Denise said. “How’re you doing and how’s Pedro doing?” Emily was at the end of her […]
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Who Gets the Pets in a Divorce?
Who gets the pets? Here’s what to consider when faced with this difficult decision.
4 Mistakes Often Made During a Child Custody Battle
When two parents separate and they are unable to work out a mutually agreeable parenting plan for their family, they have no alternative but to go to Court seeking a child custody order. When that happens, the parents are putting the decision of their children’s future into the hands of a family law judge who […]
Taking a Chance on Love a Second Time Around
If you allow yourself to be both brave and vulnerable, you might just find that love really can be lovelier the second time around.
5 Ways to Minimize Divorce Costs
Keeping divorce costs to a minimum is important to most, if not all, spouses going through the difficult and emotional process of dissolving a marriage. Having to pay an attorney, or being forced to pay a portion or all of your spouse’s attorney fees makes the difficult divorce process even more concerning. There are ways […]
Make Your Dreams Come True, Not Your Fears!
On Christmas Day, I read an article by Arianna Jeret titled “How to Make Your Divorce as Expensive as Possible” and found it to be extremely accurate. Ms. Jeret starts out by advising people of the obvious fact that two households cost more to support than one. In fact, according to Andrew Hoffman, a Certified […]
Coping with the Losses of Divorce
While you may feel mentally prepared for some of the losses of divorce that are inevitable, there may be others that may startle you or shake you to your core. Many people going through a divorce may know that they may lose their house, a previous financial status, and family that has now taken sides. […]
How to Choose a Divorce Attorney
In order to choose a good family law attorney, a large part of your introductory interview will involve asking questions about their expertise, fees, and philosophy. Like many, you may find the idea of questioning a highly-trained professional intimidating. When interviewing a divorce attorney, don’t be apprehensive or nervous, or worry that you’re insulting them by […]
Does Your Family Need a Mediator?
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 […]
4 Guidelines for Telling Your Partner You Want to Separate
If you’re thinking of telling your partner you want to separate and end your marriage, follow these guidelines to make sure it’s easier on everyone.
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