Divorce can be a challenging process, and sometimes, even after the divorce has been finalized, child-related issues can arise. When it comes to making changes to existing child support and other child-related matters, mediation is an excellent alternative to court that can save you time, money, and stress. Let’s explore why mediation for child support…
Separation and divorce are complicated, lengthy processes and by the time you are ready to proceed with legal formalities, a spouse may have moved out of state. People often worry that they must remain in the same state to complete the divorce process but this is actually not true. Although every state has different laws…
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged experience. Even in exceptionally amicable situations, it is important to acknowledge the wide range of emotions that come with divorce, including grief. Even when it is your choice to divorce or circumstances are so contentious you cannot wait for your divorce to be complete, grief is an incredibly…
Even in the best and most amicable of divorces, most people will experience some degree of anger. Anger is a natural part of the grieving process and, if your divorce is less-than-amicable, as many are, your anger can become consuming. Not only is it hard to be filled with anger, but feelings of anger during…
When a married couple divorces, child custody agreements are standard practice. But, when unmarried couples with children separate, establishing custody arrangements should not just be done with an oral agreement, a legal agreement is essential just as it is with divorce. The easiest and most cost-effective way for unmarried parents to establish a binding and…
Even in the best of circumstances, divorce is hard. It is often emotionally and financially draining, as well as time-consuming. Whether you simply don’t want to see your soon-to-be-ex, you are extremely busy, or one of you has moved to another state, getting a divorce in-person can be A LOT. What many people do not…
When a decision to divorce has been made, the next step is determining how you will divorce. There are a few different ways to get a divorce and because every circumstance is unique, which way is best for a couple to divorce is highly individual and depends on many factors. If you have decided to…
When divorcing, there are many unknowns and both spouses often wonder how child support is calculated. The amount a spouse will be responsible to pay in child support to the other spouse depends on various factors such as income, number of children, age of children, and other circumstances such as childcare costs, extracurricular activities/sports, and…
The divorce rate in America has hovered around 50 percent for years. Nearly half of the partners who take vows go through experiences that cause them to advocate for separation. This fracturing process takes a long time, though, and there can many stresses over the years that contribute to it. As these years go by,…
Going through a divorce is usually stressful, and the division of assets is a big source of conflict. One alternative to a contentious court battle is mediation, in which a mediator helps both sides agree to a fair and equitable divorce settlement. How a Mediator Helps with Asset Division During mediation, a mediator listens to…
Divorce can be very challenging both emotionally and financially. For a stay-at-home mom that has chosen to leave the traditional workforce and support her family at home, the prospect of divorce can be very scary. Not having an active and current resume, no matter how long you’ve been a stay-at-home mom, can cause challenges in…
Divorce happens for a wide variety of reasons but, regardless of the reason, most people will experience grief during a divorce. Even if you cannot wait for your divorce to be finalized, you may feel conflicting feelings of grief that leave you emotionally drained and confused. Many things can trigger grief including negotiating the division…
