Divorce means a lot of major changes, including financial ones. It often takes people several years to fully bounce back from a divorce. Between the costs involved and the painful process of splitting their assets up with their ex, the financial fallout of divorce can...

In recent years, mediation has become a popular divorce solution for a multitude of reasons. Choosing mediation instead of litigation can keep your costs low and help you maintain control over the exact outcome in your divorce. Mediation can also make shared custody...

We speak about divorce mediation frequently in our blog because we have seen the many benefits it offers Peabody, Massachusetts families. It is private, less stressful and usually faster than litigation. At the same time, there are some situations in which mediation...

Alternative dispute resolution can let you handle a disagreement with someone else without going to court. Although most people know about mediation and arbitration because of business contracts, mediation can also be a very valuable tool for those going through...

If you and your spouse are considering or have already decided to settle your divorce through mediation, then you’re probably a bit nervous about how it will play out. This ambivalence comes with the territory. Mediation involves working together on agreements that...

Expressing your feelings can be hard even as an adult, but it is even harder for your children to express their feelings when their parents end their marriage. Kids might be great at letting you know how they feel about you turning off the TV or refusing them an...

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...

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 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...