You've tried your hardest for years, but you just can't seem to make it work. You want out of your marriage. But how do you bring up the topic of divorce to your spouse without devastating them or triggering an …
According to The Wall Street Journal, some 20 states are considering laws that would substantially change the way child custody is decided in divorce. As with alimony reform, much of the proposed “shared parenting” legislation targets judicial discretion. Rather than …
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Where does Marital Mediation fit in? Is marital mediation (mediating disputes between married couples) facilitative, evaluative, or transformative? First of all, like all mediation, marital mediation styles will depend on the personality, skills, preferences, and background of the mediator. Mediators …
Stella Kavoukian, a mediator and therapist based in Toronto, tells parents that the alternative to compromise is often the legal system. “Going this route, apart from being emotionally and financially draining, forces parents to take opposing positions rather than work …
A mediator's job, first and foremost, it to be a master listener. Certainly, a mediator must bring to the table more than just listening skills, but the listening is key because a case won't resolve unless both people feel heard …
Doing your taxes in the middle of a divorce can get complicated, with all the deductions and credits you need to know. As a couple splits up, they have to figure out who will own which physical and financial assets, …
A 2014 survey from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) found a 27 percent increase in the number of couples who have fought over custody of a pet during the past five years. via Dogs are the new kids …
Chaos reigns in a post-divorce household, from sharing the holidays (Thanksgiving for you, Christmas for me) to switching homes midweek (lunch box, sneakers, special blankie—check). So in the midst of these issues, is a silver lining even possible? With about …
Harold Hamm's divorce case is grabbing attention for a reason other than the billions at stake: the dilemma of how to split assets tied to a business. Did Mr. Hamm's business rise in value due to normal market forces over …
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There is nothing quite like falling in love. It's a complete and total bonus when your relationship includes little ones you can fall in love with, too! But being a stepmom is not for the faint-hearted. As a matter of …
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