There is an alternative to going to court when individuals or businesses are in conflict. Mediation can be not only less expensive and divisive than traditional lawsuits, but also carry the weight of a court ruling. Two attorneys in Sitka …
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In addition to all the other stuff, getting divorced is a major financial transaction. As such, it can have serious tax implications, including some pitfalls you’ll want to avoid. This is especially true when it comes to splitting up tax-favored …
Couples divorce every day. Yet it is particularly surprising when a marriage of more than 30 years ends. Take the recent announcement of Al and Tipper Gore's split. As the news spread, we felt a collective sense of sadness. What …
Going on a date after years of marriage can be a lot of things: terrifying, exhilarating, humbling, a blast. One thing it won't be: Simple. That's why noted psychologists Sam Buser and Glenn Sternes have set out to provide a …
The Japanese are always ahead of the curve. They’re at the cutting edge of technology and fashion (Harujuku Girls for better and Sony 3D TVs for worse). Their most recent invention – and dare I say, innovation? The divorce ceremony. …
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The marriage education movement has already spawned a cottage industry of trademarked seminars and self-help manuals. It has popped up, in varying forms, at community centers and churches across the nation. And it has successfully persuaded leaders of the federal …
Last week I described a particular outcome: (metaphorically flying happily ever after on the trapeze). I later regretted that conclusion, because in couples counseling it is only one possibility. The purpose of counseling isn't to preserve a partnership no matter …
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The break-up of a marriage can often be traumatic, forcing women to take on a multitude of new roles in their lives, including financial head of the household. Although many women certainly are business and finance savvy, they may not …
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Fewer people than ever are getting married, yet studies show that tying the knot will make you happier, richer and healthier. But can it really be so simple? via The myth of wedded bliss | Life and style | The …
So what happens when you don’t agree? Do your disagreements result in intense family conflict? Do they lead to your child playing you against each other? Or have you learned to work with each other despite your differences? There are …