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While most everyone hopes that once a divorce is final, the details of the relationship and divorce never have to be revisited, that is not always the case. Your divorce settlement determines how assets are divided, how custody is divided, how much child support or spousal support must be paid, etc. And, while all of…
Telling your children that you and your spouse are divorcing is never easy. Whether they are toddlers or teens, and whether they are aware that this may be coming or not, it is a difficult thing to tell children because every child reacts differently. But, while it is difficult, it must be done and it…
Divorce mediation is a great option for many couples, whether their divorce is perfectly amicable or not. There are a number of advantages to divorce mediation including lower cost, faster divorce process, and often better terms for both parties than would have been determined otherwise. Below is a breakdown of how divorce mediation works and…
When it comes to divorce, almost everyone has at least a few questions. But, how do you get your questions answered? And, if you are working with a divorce mediator, will the answers be in your best interest? It is important to trust your divorce mediator and feel free to ask any questions that may…
There are many divorce circumstances in which a separating couple agree on most things and do not need mediation, they simply need their divorce to be legal. For any couple in this position, a great option is a divorce document preparation service because it will save you time and money. While all divorce document preparation…
Often, when we think of divorce, we envision the driving emotion that causes contention to be anger. But, it is important to understand grief’s impact on the divorce process. Even though you are parting ways as a couple, effective communication can make the divorce process much quicker and easier for everyone. But, when one or…
No two people or relationships are the same and thus, no two divorces are the same. The same style of mediation will not always work for every couple so it is important that a mediator is flexible in their approach to mediation and able to adapt to unique circumstances. Even in the best circumstances, divorce…
We are living in unprecedented times and that would be more than enough to manage on its own but you are trying to get a divorce it complicates things even more. With social distancing and staying home being heavily encouraged and families finding themselves in new circumstances, many couples are looking for more flexible virtual…
We all know that divorce can bring up a lot of emotions including anger, sadness, hurt, mistrust, confusion, and more. You can’t really ever prepare for what divorce will be like but one thing that is important to know about is the psychodynamics of divorce. The psychodynamics of divorce are complicated and may include victimization,…
Same-sex couples that are legally married and want a divorce must go through the same legal steps for divorce as heterosexual couples. But, like heterosexual married couples have options when pursuing divorce, so do same-sex couples. Same-sex divorce mediation is an excellent option for divorce if you want to minimize stress and emotional strain, save…
Mediation is used to resolve a variety of conflicts and disputes, from personal injury claims to divorce. The mediator helps to contain the conflict into manageable parts and avoid a majority of emotional outbursts. Most people who enter the mediation process find it easier to come to terms, but much of that has to do…
Divorce is strenuous on any family, regardless of the relationship between the parents. However, divorces filled with animosity and bitterness can have increasingly dangerous and harmful side effects on children. If you are going through a negative divorce, then be mindful of the following four side effects on children. 1. Anxiety and Stress During a…
