The Law in Divorce Mediation What are my rights? The is often the first question clients ask when faced with divorce or custody issue. The question is an important one, because it gets to the heart of every litigated divorce case: the law. People are seeking guidance...
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Strengthen your marriage with a postnuptial agreement
When couples first wed, often they are too naïve and dewy-eyed to realize the potential strife and struggles that lie ahead in an average marriage. When these problems later arise, they can spell the end of the marriage. When a couple has a prenuptial agreement in...
How can you co-parent with a narcissist?
There are many things in life that a narcissist can make challenging. One of these is co-parenting. When you have a narcissist as your co-parent, you’ll quickly learn that there are some things that can make the situation easier and others that will make it worse. One...
What sort of issues can be involved with same-sex custody cases?
Child support and custody issues can be difficult issues for any former couple to sort out, but same-sex couples often have some unique worries. If you're starting a same-sex divorce and custody of your child may be an issue, there are a few important things you need...
Your divorce mediation just failed: What’s next?
When a couple is divorcing, they may end up in mediation either because of an earnest desire to resolve their issues without a trial or at the court’s behest. Mediation is often successful -- but what happens when it isn’t? Get ready for the next round If you end up...
6 potential benefits of divorce mediation
The idea that most people have of divorce involves going to court and fighting with their ex about who gets the kids, who gets the money and so on. This sounds stressful and intimidating, of course, so many people actually put off divorce because they just don’t want...
What happens to my business if I divorce?
Perhaps you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse work together or co-own a business. Of particular interest is how your divorce can affect your share of marital assets. Separations involving business are usually complex and could make it challenging for you to protect both...
Why more people use prenuptial agreements these days
Prenuptial agreements were once relatively rare, and the average person would likely feel highly offended if their fiance suggested that they execute one before the wedding. You might feel reticent to even suggest a prenup because you worry about how your fiancé will...
Questions your young child may have about divorce
If you have small children, you will be accustomed to answering all sorts of questions on all kinds of topics. When it comes to your divorce, expect plenty. Asking questions is how kids make sense of the world around them and how they learn. Mediation is a quicker and...
Is it worthwhile to try divorce mediation?
If you are your spouse are divorcing, the odds are high that you and your spouse aren’t exactly communicating well right now. If you harbor some hard feelings about what happened in the marriage, it can be particularly difficult to contemplate the negotiations you...