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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.  …

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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 …

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A great article on how to handle the holidays after a family split can be found here. In the article, Brenda Hann, a child and adolescent psychotherapist who has a private practice in Toronto, notes: "The first time you're having …

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A divorced parent offers excellent insight into child custody, visitation and mediation in an article which can be found here. About mediation the article notes: "Her father and I had a mediated divorce. Instead of lawyers hammering out terms of …

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Very often during a divorce the parties lose sight of the impact the divorce has on their parents and extended family, especially when grandchildren are involved.  An excellent article providing tips for parents of divorcing children can be found here. …

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This economy has created a new phenomenon, divorced couples who live together.  A great article on this anomaly can be found here. The article notes that: "With the recession and the collapse of the housing market, more and more couples who …

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An article from AZ on the national trend toward fewer divorce filings can be found here. In the article Tucson family law attorney Steve Centuori notes: "The two main reasons for divorce are finances and personal differences; finances being the …

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