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The Path to a Better Divorce
Restoring Your Personal Power
Many professionals touch the lives of couples faced with divorce. For example, marriage & family therapists may counsel them, estate planning attorneys may advise them, real estate agents may help them decide what to do with their home, and financial planners may help them with their investments. Often, I speak to these professionals about the […]
Attorney and Mediator
Mediators come in all shapes and sizes. There are attorney mediators and non-attorney mediators, both offering to help couples divorce amicably. However, there are some important differences between the two. We have seen many cases come into our office where a couple had originally seen a non-attorney mediator. Aside from the mistakes made in the […]
Maintaining Perspective Through Divorce
Getting a divorce, for most people, is a tedious and exhausting process. However, the actual procedural process of divorce does not have to be. If you are able to get through the paperwork, a divorce decree can be granted within a six (6) months’ time. Often times what prevents a divorce from being completed within […]
Feeling Loved
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you have gone through a divorce or are in the process of ending your marriage, this may be a dreaded day. What we notice most about people who do well during their mediation and post divorce, is that they take care of themselves. Love yourself! How do […]
Transformation in Divorce
Divorce is an opportunity, a chance for a new beginning. And while there is great pain in the process of divorce, how you divorce also impacts your ability to move forward. If you spend much of your time embroiled in the struggle of the divorce, it takes longer to recover from the stress. When you […]
Peace
Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. This quote spoke to me today. It made me take a moment to step into the shoes of my […]
Mediation vs. Litigation: A Comparison
Mediation vs. Litigation: A Comparison Most people do not fully understand the drastic differences between divorce mediation and litigation. There are so many factors at play ranging from the cost of the process to the emotional impact that the process will have on you and your family. In this article, we will illustrate the differences […]
First Timers Guide To Divorce: What to Expect Emotionally
There is a reason that people are constantly saying that divorce is an emotional rollercoaster. Since you are experiencing a tragic loss (of your marriage, your partner, and maybe your hopes and dreams), you will go through the grieving process in one way or another. There is nothing that anyone can say or do to […]
Common Mistakes Dads Make During and After a Divorce
People make countless mistakes during a divorce. Emotions typically run high and everyone concerned is under a lot of stress, from the parents to the kids to the family members and friends watching it happen. Because divorces tend to be fraught with stress and anger, people have a tendency to make poor decisions based on […]
Child Custody 101: The Basics You Should Know
There is a basic fact that holds a lot of people back from leaving unhappy marriages – when you are divorced, you will have to share time with your children. Although both parents want to have their children 100% of the time, it is not physically possible when there is a divorce or legal separation. […]
Is it a Good Idea to Date During My Divorce?
You and your spouse are moving forward with a divorce and, while the end of your marriage has not been finalized, you essentially feel like it is over. You might think now is the right time to embark on this new chapter in your life and to re-enter the dating pool to find a new […]
How to Cope with a Legal Separation from Your Spouse
When you separate from your spouse, your life will dramatically change and, regardless of how amicable or necessary the decision was, coping with the aftermath might not be easy. It is important to remember that, while things seem tough now, you will be able to get through this difficult situation with the right coping tools. […]