When you divorce it is important to keep in mind that your lenders (be they mortgage lenders, auto finance companies or credit cards) are NOT bound by the terms of your divorce decree. If you do not plan well this …
When divorce is imminent how do you do it cordially? An article with some great tips on how to do just this can be found here. Some of the tips: "It always helps to finish things off amongst yourselves. If …
I am happy to announce that I have been added to Oakland County court list of approved domestic relations mediators. All mediators on this list must meet training guidelines set by the Oakland County Court and the State Court Administrator's …
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Putting your past behind you and putting your children first is generally the best way to go into negotiations over child custody and parenting time. A very good overview of how the court system handles custody proceedings can be found …
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An interesting article on a program being implemented by the Indiana Family Court can be found here. The article gives a good overview of the mediation process and how it is used to resolve disputes.
Parents have more control over how a divorce will impact their children than they often realize. An interesting article by a British psychotherapist Jane Cassidy can be found here. She discusses her experience in dealing with children of divorce and finds …
Children often feel at fault when their parents divorce. A good article on how you can help your child cope with divorce can be found here. The article contains rules for "fighting fair" during a divorce and how to look …
An article which provides the perspective of a divorcing couple on the collaborative law process can be found here. Collaborative law differs from Mediation in that attorneys are always involved in the collaborative law process and a professional mediator may …
In Consumer Reports "12 Money Blunders That Could Cost you $1 Million" their #3 Mistake is Launching a Divorce War. According to Consumer Reports: 3. Launching a divorce war (CR estimated cost: $49,000 to $188,000) Divorce may be unavoidable sometimes, …
Divorce, which reaches its annual peak this week, should not be treated as a purely legal matter, especially when children are involved. A very interesting commentary comparing the UK, Australian and Florida court approaches to divorces involving children can be …