What Is In A Name

You may have noticed recently that we have had a name change. I am so excited about Alternative Divorce Solutions because it captures what sets us apart in this field of work. I created this business out of a desire to find alternatives to divorcing in court. After...

Children Standing By

You are in the midst of the divorce, trying to keep up the routines of school and work. Your soon to be ex calls and there is a vein throbbing in your forehead from frustration. Even while you keep your cool, in the back seat sits your kid, watching your every move....

The New Year

As we welcome 2013, we are faced with reflecting on our past and looking to the future. Many make their resolutions for change in their lives and particularly in their relationships. I appreciate the new year. It gives us a sense of a fresh start and opens us up to...

Spousal Support: Legal vs. Emotional

In court, the spousal support process starts when the judge awards temporary support (before trial). Typically, this is a straight calculation based on the parties’ respective incomes and is a higher number than will be awarded for a permanent support order. In...

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...

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...