How Long Does Divorce Mediation Take

The end of a marriage is a complicated matter that generates a myriad of thorny questions. Who takes custody of the children? How should they be raised? How much should be provided to support their well-being? What will be the role of both parents from now on? What happens to the shared properties? How will taxes and liabilities be paid? These and many other issues require serious discussions...

The Divorce Mediation Process

The divorce mediation process is becoming one that is quite common. Unlike the typical court battles of divorce, mediation is a cooperative process that is meant to help individuals find lasting solutions. If you are looking for a way to ease the pain of your divorce, you might want to consider meeting with a mediator. How Divorce Mediation Works A courtroom is, by its very nature, a place...

The Benefits of Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation is a process from which many can benefit, but of which few take advantage. Most think of divorce as a nasty, difficult process that leads to little more than hurt feelings and life-long grudges. Mediation, however, offers a path that can allow individuals the chance to make their own decisions and to reach a compromise that helps both parties to move on to a healthier future...

Should You Choose Mediation or a Divorce Lawyer?

Determining the type of divorce lawyer to hire can be quite a challenge. For many people, divorce filings have turned out to be expensive affairs. With the future of your children depending on how you proceed with the divorce, you need to choose a lawyer carefully. Before you choose a lawyer, it is important to know how you will make payment. In some cases, divorce lawyers are protected by...

The Impact of Divorce on Children

Divorce’s impact on children is not something that should be overlooked. While you may have your issues with your spouse, that person is still a part of your child’s life. When that life is interrupted, the child is thrust into a new situation that he or she may not be able to handle. The issues that might be faced are not just psychological – they can also be academic and...

Children and Divorce: What Educators Should Know

Children and divorce are often a recipe for heartache. Early childhood educators may know this better than anyone, as they are usually on the front lines of dealing with their student’s confusion and emotions. Besides offering support, educators are often drawn up into the battle as one parent or both attempts to gain an ally by presenting their side of the story (often with...

Divorce and Two Families

It goes without saying that divorce will split a family, but less thought is typically given to what will happen down the road to the issue of both halves.  In the event that both parties (as well as the attorneys for both parties) agree to a conclusion, dividing up assets and child custody, there is little reason to think that the issue will be re-examined in the future; that until a child...

Technology Can Reduce Conflict Around Children’s Residential Schedules

When parents are divorced or separated, the residential schedule for the children can often lead to conflict. Letting the other parent know about parent-teacher meetings, doctor’s appointments and baseball games shouldn’t be as difficult as it often is. But just because it should be easy doesn’t mean it always is. When there are unexpected changes to the children’s...