Mediation is one way that you can overcome obstacles in your divorce that could lead to litigation. During this process, you and your ex will work with an impartial third party who helps to ensure that your discussions remain on track. While this is usually a much...
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How to prepare emotionally for divorce mediation
Divorce can take a massive emotional toll on all those involved. Choosing mediation instead of litigation is one way of lowering emotional stress. By choosing to negotiate a solution rather than fight over one, it puts a more positive and less conflictive spin on...
When can I challenge a prenuptial agreement?
The euphoria of love can sometimes cloud your judgment. You may do or agree to things you normally would not. Years later, when the sun has gone out of your marriage and you decide to divorce, you may question the wisdom of any prenuptial agreement you made....
Child custody concerns, mediation and creating a parenting plan
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, helping your children adjust to a new way of life and different family structure will be top priority. Many divorcing parents opt for mediation over litigation, choosing to work together during this...
The Law in Divorce Mediation
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...
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...