SmartMoney magazine has published an interesting article on the five money mistakes made by married women along with advice on how to avoid them.  The article can be found here. Among the mistakes noted in the article: Handing over the …

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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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Today's tough economic times appear to be responsible for a drop in divorce filings in many areas of the country due in large part to the expense of a litigated divorce. An article on MainStreet.com, which can be found here, …

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In today's society people often use the term "kids" to refer to their pets be they dogs, cats, hamsters or pot belly pigs.  Traditionally pets have been considered property in divorce proceedings and the courts have used property division priciples …

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Have you and your spouse been fighting?  Have certain issues been a bone of contention during your marriage?  Not sure you want a divorce but something's got to give?  Tried counseling but it didn't work?  Why not try marital mediation …

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A great article by  The Mediation Council of Western Pennsylvania about why you should consider mediation can be found here. The major points of the article are: • Mediation is private and confidential. • Mediation is likely to save time. …

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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 …

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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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