Mediation is one of the most effective tools for those hoping to pursue a peaceful divorce. Those who share children are among the many divorcing couples in Michigan that might benefit from mediation prior to hearings in family court. Why is mediation so beneficial...
Divorce
Avoid these 4 mistakes during divorce mediation
Divorce is a complex and emotional process, even if you and your spouse agree it’s time to separate.. Anger, sadness and stress may cause you to make some mistakes during the divorce mediation process. Although divorce mediation is simple and less expensive, there...
Can divorce mediation work for you?
Your marriage is coming to an end and you’ve known other people who have gone through bitter, drawn-out litigation. You are certain this is not something you want to go through. So what are your options? Divorce mediation is a voluntary alternative for couples who...
What do business owners do during a divorce?
In many cases, business partners are completely unrelated. They are simply two people who decided to work together to start a company. But there are also many cases in which married couples will start companies together as a joint venture. Family businesses are one of...
Have your kids asked to participate in child custody mediation?
A mediated divorce offers families invaluable benefits. In most situations, mediation allows couples to part ways more peacefully than through a traditional divorce. It also empowers parents to reach custody and parenting time decisions that promote healthy...
Can mediation resolve all your divorce issues?
Divorce is a complex and emotional process for everyone involved. It can be hard to separate personal feelings from the practical issues that need to be resolved, such as property division, child custody, and alimony. One way to handle these issues is through...
How divorce mediation protects the kids
Nobody ever said that divorce was going to be easy. Even the most amicable arrangements can create anxiety and other negative emotions. These, in turn, can spill over onto the children. While parents may be powerless to protect their children entirely from the fallout...
How to have a peaceful collaborative divorce
From everything that you’ve read, it may seem like the only course of action for divorce is fighting tooth and nail for what you want, but it doesn’t have to be that way. One solution to your troubles is a collaborative divorce, which can be a more amicable approach....
2 ways mediation can help you view divorce more positively
There is little doubt that getting a divorce is one of the most adverse events you may ever undertake. Even the promise of a peaceful, anxiety-free future does not usually cancel out the heartache of ending a marriage. Divorce mediation is becoming popular in Michigan...
How do your child’s belongings fit into your property division?
One advantage of mediation is that divorcing couples can work out their own agreements, including how they’ll divide the property they’ve accumulated over the years. Often, couples will ask how they should divide up their children’s belongings. The answer is usually...