“I want a divorce” – Nobody ever expects to say the words but many people have to find a way to tell their spouse they want a divorce. And, regardless of the circumstances, telling your spouse you want a divorce is not an easy thing to do. You have probably thought about divorcing for some…
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Deciding to get a divorce is never an easy decision but it can be much harder when one spouse does not want a divorce. When one spouse does not want a divorce, they are often angry and scared. They may quickly hire an attorney because they are angry and sad or they may refuse to…
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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…
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Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a component of divorce that many people fear negotiating. Because marriage is a contract, it means that there are financial regulations and rules about dissolving your contract. Whichever spouse earned more money in a year is typically responsible for providing financial support and that amount is determined by…
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The goal of any divorce settlement is that everyone would be happy and satisfied with the conditions of their settlement and that there would never need to be any future modifications. But, unfortunately, we do not live in a utopia and, for various reasons, many individuals find that circumstances have changed and a child support…
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Divorce is complicated enough but if you have individual or mutual debt, it must be determined who is responsible for the debt or how it will be divided. The laws on how debt is handled in divorce vary from state to state but in Arizona, for example, any debt incurred during a marriage will be…
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Whether a divorce is amicable or contentious, everyone wants to protect their own financial interests. If you have an existing prenuptial agreement, some things may already be decided but even with a prenup, some things may need to be negotiated and things may have significantly changed since you first drafted the prenuptial agreement, necessitating a…
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Even in the best of circumstances, divorce is mentally and emotionally challenging. Divorce affects everyone differently and one of the most important things you can do is take care of your mental health throughout the entire divorce process. But, we know that for many people, taking care of your mental health is easier said than…
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Litigating a divorce in a courtroom may be common but that doesn’t mean it is easy or best. Though we believe almost any couple would be better off with divorce mediation rather than litigation, you may be wondering if you and your spouse would be successful in divorce mediation. An experienced divorce mediator can assist…
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Once you have decided to divorce, the next step is to begin the legal process. Often, people assume they must hire separate lawyers and spend months in court discussing personal and private details and going through the emotionally-draining divorce process. However, there is a much better alternative that can save you time, money, and emotional…
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The divorce process can be overwhelming and emotional which can leave you less than organized. Being disorganized during a divorce only serves to delay the process and make it take longer than necessary which compounds the emotional difficulty – something nobody wants. The better prepared you can be, the faster it will go and the…
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If you are considering divorce or even if the divorce process has already begun, you may feel it would be beneficial to hire a private investigator. People are private and there are secrets even in the most healthy of relationships. Secrets and privacy are important and ok, depending on what they are and whether or…
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Gaslighting – a term you may be familiar with but may not even realize is happening to you. When it comes to divorce, gaslighting is a common occurrence, particularly if it is something that also occurred during the marriage. But, when you work with a divorce mediator, gaslighting is something that is simply unacceptable and,…
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Though it may sound like a gimmick, we promise, you really can get a divorce without lawyers. And, you can do so without sacrificing quality of representation or fair advocation. Divorce mediation is an excellent alternative that is ideal in the vast majority of situations. However, traditional divorce has become so commonplace that people do…
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When you have decided to divorce you have to determine just how you’ll go about doing so. We have all seen the movies and shows that depict each spouse racing to get the most aggressive attorney they can find in order to “win.” And, while this certainly happens in real life also, it is not…
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If the pandemic has shown us anything, it is that we need to be able to complete more essential tasks virtually than ever before. One great example of that is divorce. Whether your divorce is perfectly amicable, highly contentious, or somewhere else on the spectrum, divorce mediation is a great alternative traditional courtroom divorces. And…
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Once you know that a divorce is likely, it is a good idea to start preparing for the process. It can be time-consuming and stressful to get everything in order that you will need for the divorce process. But, doing so is important in order to protect yourself and get the optimal outcome you desire….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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