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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…
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…
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….
Going through a divorce is usually expensive and painful. Everything you tell the court is a public record. Is there an alternative to hiring an attorney and going before a judge to work out a solution? You and your soon to be ex-spouse should consider mediation. Getting a divorce without lawyers involved is a very…
The end of a marriage is a turbulent and emotional time often filled with anger. These feelings can lead to rash decisions that you may regret and other negative consequences. It is possible to learn to manage your anger at your ex-spouse, the situation, yourself, and any other aspects of the divorce. Recognize Your Triggers…
If you and your spouse have decided to legally separate or divorce, there are a lot of questions that you’ll need to ask one another. Who gets the house? Who’s going to have access to the summer home? How will financial responsibilities in regards to any children be divided, if applicable? If your separation or…
Most parents intend to put their children’s interests first and foremost during the divorce process. However, parents may lose sight of this goal as emotions intensify during the divorce, and communication between parents break down. Those coping with divorce experience the same stages of grief as those coping with the death of a loved one….
