Divorce mediation is much different than litigation. Instead of going to court, you and your spouse get to work together. You may have a legal team as well as a mediator, but you’re not in court. No one makes a ruling. The judge doesn’t make a decision about what you...
Divorce is the end of a marriage, and it’s very common for people to only think about that ending in a negative light. They only focus on something they’re losing and have a lot of grief to process. But divorce is also a beginning. It’s a new relationship with your...
You and your spouse have reached the point where you can no longer continue being married. However, you don’t want your divorce to be combative. You just want to work out a fair division of property and a custody agreement (if you have children) and start the next...
You’re getting a divorce, and you know that it changes the relationships in your family. You and your spouse decided that mediation would be a good option, but you have questions: Should you invite your children to participate as well? Lisa does not believe children...
One of the many benefits of having a mediated divorce rather than a litigated one is that it’s less costly. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t expenses. Even though you’ll likely split the mediation fee with your spouse, you may need or want to consult with...
Couples make the difficult decision to split up and divorce. They may have grown apart or the love they feel for each other may not be the same. Some couples may choose to go through a “mediated divorce.” This is a divorce where a mediation specialist works with both...
Divorce can be a very difficult phase of life for the entire family. Not only are divorcing couples exploring new ways of relating to each other, but they are also learning new ways of parenting their children. A mediated divorce can help couples with children get...
Divorce has become synonymous with conflict, heartache and arguments. Does it really have to be this way? The simple answer is, “No.” Turning a divorce into a court battle is more than emotionally draining -- it is also financially draining. A collaborative divorce is...
A time comes after several years in marriage when you start having disagreements over just about everything. This is perfectly normal. Not all couples are destined to be lifetime partners. When you finally decide to terminate your marriage, you should consider...
Your divorce does not have to be a long, nasty, bitter battle between you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse. But unfortunately, that is how far too many litigated divorces end. Especially when minor children are involved, the parents owe it to their kids to end things on...
