Why a Psychology Background Is So Valuable for a Divorce Mediator When it comes to selecting a divorce mediator, budget sometimes overtakes strategy. Couples facing legal separation or divorce are likely have an array of existing concerns regarding assets, income and spending, and all too often they turn to less expensive, but also less experienced,…
Why More People Are Mediating Instead of Litigating Divorce If you’re contemplating or currently going through a divorce, you’re likely well aware of just how draining and emotionally challenging this time can be. While there are a multitude of reasons that may have led you to this point, how you begin the actual proceedings is…
How to Choose the Right Mediator for You Divorce can be a downright uncomfortable process in the best of circumstances. A mediator can make the process simpler by helping you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse negotiate an equitable settlement. Mediators are unbiased, professional and specifically trained to help you both come to an agreement, but finding…
How to Prepare for Same Sex Divorce Now that same sex married couples are granted the same rights and obligations as heterosexual married couples, this includes the ability to divorce. And inevitably, as same sex marriages are increasing, so are same sex divorces. What can be done to prepare yourself if divorce seems to be…
Document Preparation with As-Needed Mediation Simplifies Divorce for Millennials In the past, getting a divorce meant long, expensive meetings with lawyers and multiple afternoons at the courthouse. Fortunately, millennials today have a better option. With the right documentation couples can part amicably and inexpensively. Doc prep with as-needed mediation for divorce can be quick and…
Almost everyone enters into a marriage with the expectation it’ll last forever. However, the reality is that divorce may be a realistic possibility. One characteristic that’s common to almost all couples that are splitting up is conflict. It’s crucial to understand how to keep conflict at bay as much as possible and also handle it…
Divorce can be a very intimidating and overwhelming process. Lawyers may add to the stress because of the adversarial nature they tend to bring to the case and the high fees they require. A better option for most people to consider is a divorce without lawyers. That doesn’t mean doing it without any help, an…
Key Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Ruling On June 26, 2015 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can no longer ban gay marriage, making it the 26th nation to legalize same-sex marriage. It granted nationwide rights and protections for gay and lesbian marriages. Here are the key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s…
Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner Choose Divorce Mediation When Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced their plans to divorce after 10 years of marriage, it shocked everyone. Their marriage didn’t seem as if it was in trouble, and they made the announcement right after their anniversary. What’s interesting about their breakup is that they plan…
A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that spells out what will happen if a marriage doesn’t work out as planned. It usually deals with property, debts, and support matters so that there is no question about who is entitled to what if a marriage seems headed for divorce. They’re common among celebrities and members…
There are many different approaches to getting a divorce. The most common is litigation, or hiring lawyers and taking the case to court. This course usually leads to a drawn-out process, contentious feelings and actions, emotionally damaged parents and children, and a very expensive legal bill. There is a better way to dissolve your marriage….
If you’re considering a divorce, you are probably no stranger to conflict already. Frequent arguments and ongoing tension were probably some of the elements that led to the marital problems that have you thinking about divorce now. Does this mean you have to put up with even more stress and conflict when you’re going through…
