What to Do If You Share an Auto Lease and Are Getting Divorced? Having a leased vehicle is fairly common. The borrower/s pay a monthly payment for the length of the lease. At the end of the lease, the borrower/s can pay to purchase the car or turn the car in and lease a new…
If you have seen recent headlines about Bitcoin, you know just how popular it has become. Bitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency, though there are numerous other cryptocurrencies as well. Cryptocurrency investment works similar to investing in the stock market but because of the nature of cryptocurrency (virtual currency), and the fact that many transactions…
During divorce one might think that hiring a lawyer is the only way to discover whether their spouse is hiding assets. They are unaware that the same strategies for uncovering hidden assets can be employed in mediation – with much less time and expense. Here are the strategies that can you and/or your mediator can…
When seeking a divorce, there are a lot of decisions that must be made. Making mutually agreeable decisions can be challenging during a divorce because there are often hurt feelings, anger, frustration, sadness, heightened emotions, etc. All of the emotions in a divorce get even more heightened when arguments and testimonies have to be presented…
Although many people use the terms “divorce” and “legal separation” interchangeably, they are two different legal processes. The main difference is that with a legal separation, two people remain legally married. A divorce undoes a marriage. There are some cases where it will work in a couple’s favor to legally separate, but it will depend…
Divorce is an emotionally trying time for most people. Many soon-to-be divorcees feel sad, overwhelmed, alone and confused. Most feel angry. If you’re going through divorce and are surprised at the level of anger you feel, know that you are not alone. However, though anger is normal, it is not conducive to a successful divorce….
5 Tips for Talking to Your Children About Divorce or Legal Separation Anytime a couple decides to divorce it is difficult but when children are involved it becomes even more complicated and difficult. Whether you are engaging in a contentious or amicable divorce it is important to consider your words carefully when explaining things to…
5 Ways Having a Coparenting Agreement Benefits Children In an ideal world all marriages would succeed, parents would stay together forever, and raise their children together. But, as we all know, that is often not the case. Parents separate and divorce and parenting through divorce is not only challenging for the parents but difficult for…
Be In a Safe and Supportive Space with Divorce Mediation Divorce may be relatively common but it is never a decision that is arrived at lightly and is rarely what someone describe as an “easy” experience. Emotions run high, there are many things to figure out, and circumstances can be very contentious. But, divorce does…
Make Informed, Smarter Decisions When Legally Separating with Mediation When you legally separate or divorce there are a lot of decisions to be made about assets, finances, living arrangements, custody if children are involved, and more. The problem is, couples that are divorcing are not always on the best terms and with such heightened emotions,…
If you are currently undergoing or considering a divorce, then you probably want the process to be completed as quickly and with as little stress as possible. Hiring lawyers to battle out your case in court is not conducive to these goals. Instead, consider divorce mediation. Divorce mediators seek to reach a mutually agreeable settlement,…
You may find that one of the most frustrating aspects of divorce is the court process. In court, the judge has the ultimate decision making power, which may leave you feeling frustrated and powerless. Divorce mediation is an alternative method for you and your spouse to communicate and negotiate an agreement that you both may…
