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...
One of the more common reasons for the breakdown of marital relationships is communication issues, so the idea of sitting down for mediation to settle your divorce may seem a bit far-fetched. Many couples assume that their communication difficulties are too big to...
You want to end your marriage, but you know that asking for a divorce may lead to conflict. You can totally imagine going to court, arguing with your spouse over how to divide your assets and leaving it up to a judge to decide when you’ll get to see your kids. That’s...
You can use mediation in your divorce case, and it is an alternative to going to court. Mediation means you do not have to litigate and you and your spouse have more control over the results. You’re not letting the court decide. You have probably heard that mediation...
Love might be the reason people marry. Yet, it is money that causes many marriages to break apart. Researchers at Francis Financial interviewed women on several subjects related to their divorce in 2019. At least 80% of them admitted to having financial worries of...
