A wonderful article which makes the case for mediation in divorce cases involving children can be found here. The article focuses on the legal system in Great Britain and is written in response to another article, however the point should …
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A great article about the financial aspects of divorce can be found here. Author Ron Lieber interviewed financial planners who have been divorced to get their input on avoiding financial missteps during a divorce. Among their recommendations: When when interviewing …
Think you can't afford to get divorced in this economy? A great article on the advantages of mediation in divorce can be found here. The article notes that "In traditional divorce litigation, the only one making money is the lawyer. …
An interesting article on a recent Michigan Court of Appeals custody decision can be found here. The article notes: On Feb. 19, the Michigan State Court of Appeals held that a Michigan family court cannot refuse to hear a child …
A great article on the benefits of divorce mediation by Christi McMurdie an Attorney and Mediator in Tempe, AZ can be found here. The article notes 10 Benefits available in Mediation over Litigation: Control—Mediation belongs to the parties. The disputing parties …
by Jane Tate, Mediate Michigan LLC The dawn of the New Year brings resolutions of all sorts. For many they resolve to get a divorce and move on with their lives. January generally sees a huge spike in divorce filings …
A North Carolina newspaper article which highlights divorce alternatives in this down economy can be found here. Among the alternatives the article notes: "Scott Hardy of Carolina Divorce Mediators in Charlotte said his business is up 20 percent this year."The …
Newsweek has published an excellent article on the state of divorce today, the increased involvement of Fathers and joint custodial arrangements. The article can be found here. Among the topics the article discusses are the pros and cons of joint physical custody. …
An excellent article on how the incoming first family parent's their children can be found here. Among the guidelines found in the article: Discipline Be involved Keep routines Carve out couple time Never underestimate the power of Grandma Be in …
An interesting article on the economy's impact on divorce and marriage can be found here. The article notes: "Turns out, couples aren't sticking it out because they fall a little more in love every time their kids' college stock portfolio …