If you were married to someone with Asperger’s Syndrome or who is otherwise on the spectrum of autism, you probably already are familiar with the barriers to communication they experience. When divorcing through mediation, those barriers aren’t going to magically...
Year: 2020
How can you convince your spouse to go to mediation?
Depending on your circumstances, it can be tough to get your spouse to agree to mediation. Your spouse may be angry or in a position where they don't want to negotiate with you. Don't let that stop you from asking them to come to mediation. Let them know that they...
Does mediation help divorced couples move on faster?
When you’re considering mediation, one question you may have is if it’s going to help you move on faster. In a few ways, it may. Mediation is beneficial in that it has the potential to save you time and money. It also may help you resolve disputes so that you can move...
Mediation gives you control over your divorce
With a traditional divorce, you and your spouse go to court and a judge makes the crucial decisions. How will you divide your assets? Who gets to live with the kids the majority of the time? When is your divorce going to be finalized? These are all major issues for...
What are the benefits of divorce? (They may surprise you)
Are you approaching the idea of your divorce with absolute dread? You’re not alone. After all, nobody likes to come to the realization that their marriage isn’t working. Nor do most people want to deal with all of the physical, financial and emotional challenges that...
Working out a business plan during your divorce
For couples who own a business together, having to determine what’s going to happen to that business if they divorce is likely something that they will find concerning. They know that the employees are counting on the company for income and the clients need the goods...
When conflict reigns, mediation offers long-term solutions
When you think about overcoming your divorce disputes, you might realize that mediation can help in the short-term. Have you considered that it can help in the long-term as well? The tips and techniques that you learn in divorce mediation can help you have a better...
Can’t stop arguing with your spouse during divorce? Here’s how a mediator can help
You and your spouse have been fighting almost daily. As a result, you’ve decided to move forward with your divorce. You know it’s for the best, but it is also frustrating to you that you can’t seem to communicate with your spouse without arguments. After all, there...
Don’t overlook the mental-health aspects of a divorce
Once you decide to divorce, it’s easy to turn all your attention to details such as child custody, child support and property and debt division. While all of these things are important, you shouldn’t overlook the mental-health side of divorce. If you don’t care for...
Financial mistakes to avoid in divorce
Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, “Even with my divorce and with everything, I don’t need money.” Unfortunately, if you are not a multi-millionaire, money is an important issue when divorcing. That does not mean you need to hire a Terminator-style attorney to destroy...