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Why Mediation Is the Best Way to Get a Divorce

When people get married, they don’t imagine their union will ever end purposely. The sad truth is that despite the best of intentions, half of marriages result in divorce, and those who remarry are even more likely to experience it again. Marital dissolution brings heartache, confusion, stress, depression, and a multitude of other overwhelming emotions….

Top Five Reasons to Choose Mediation Over Litigation

In modern society, the benefits of mediation are leading many couples to choose this route when divorce is on the horizon.  Often, there are financial concerns when a couple is legally separating.  The low cost of mediation can help ease the financial burden already felt by those undergoing a divorce.  Compared to a court process,…

Different Ways to Approach Your Divorce

If you are thinking of getting a divorce, taking the first step can be daunting. Worse yet, maybe you don’t even know what the first step is. There are many approaches to ending to your marriage, and it’s important to find the right one for your situation to ensure the best outcome.   Get Informed…

Common Topics of Discussion in Legal Separation Mediation

Common Topics of Discussion in Legal Separation Mediation Separating from your spouse is rarely easy, but it doesn’t have to be a tremendous financial burden as well as an emotional one. In situations that aren’t especially acrimonious, many separating couples find that they are able to work effectively through issues regarding child custody, separation of…

Why Mediation Is More Cost Effective During Divorce

Why Mediation Is More Cost Effective During Divorce Divorce is something that many people want to get through and over with as soon as possible, but it’s best that you explore all of your options before you commit time and money to any single strategy. Rather than resort to a divorce lawyer, consider divorce mediation….

Understanding Divorce and the Fate of Your Real Estate Interests

Understanding Divorce and the Fate of Your Real Estate Interests Real estate is one the largest assets that a married couple shares, and during a divorce, it can become a significant point of contention and confusion. As you approach separation, it is important that you fully understand the worth and ownership of both your primary…

Sailing Troubled Seas: How to Navigate Divorce as a Family

Sailing Troubled Seas: How to Navigate Divorce as a Family Divorce doesn’t have to be the colossal monster that it is often made out to be. Divorce is usually seen as the great hammer which quickly shatters families or the stealthy poison that slowly withers families. It may be difficult to believe, but divorce doesn’t…

How Does Divorce Impact Your Family?

How Does Divorce Impact Your Family? While there is some room for debate, a number of researchers have concluded that 50% of couples end their marriages. Additionally, research has shown that the rate of separation only increases with each new union. By the time, an individual is on their third spouse they only have a…

Divorce Considerations for the Business Owner

Divorce Considerations for the Business Owner It is perhaps redundant to say that divorce is an unfortunate, although sometimes necessary, affair for all involved. In best case scenarios the divorce is mutually agreed upon by both parties with a neutral division of marital assets. This, however, is not always, and even not usually, the case….

How Mediation Differs from Traditional Court-Based Divorce

How Mediation Differs from Traditional Court-Based Divorce Divorce is a complicated, and often painful, process that can cause many disputes and disagreements. Many individuals do not know the benefits of divorce mediation or how it can help them through the difficult process of a marriage coming to an end. The court should not be the…

Common Reasons for Divorce

Common Reasons for Divorce While knowing the cause of your divorce may not reverse it, it can help you prevent it from occurring if caught early on and addressed appropriately. In most cases, there is not just one set reason, and not all relationships fail for the same reason. Here are some of the common…

Why a Psychology Background Is So Valuable for a Divorce Mediator

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,…