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What to Do When Your Spouse Says They Want a Divorce

It is common for one spouse to unilaterally decide their marriage is over. When this happens, it can cause the other spouse significant distress. You might be tempted to beg them to stay, preemptively take your half of the joint assets or other emotional reactions. Unfortunately, knee-jerk responses can work against you. Here are some… Read More »

Challenges Faced By High-Conflict Couples in Mediation

Just because two spouses do not get along does not mean they cannot find success in divorce mediation. However, it is certainly true that high-conflict couples do face more barriers to mediation success, and thus spouses in these high-conflict relationships should be aware of those barriers before opting for mediation as their form of dispute… Read More »

Common Red Flags in Divorce Mediation

It’s certainly worth giving divorce mediation a shot if you think you and your spouse could make it work. After all, mediation cuts down on the length of the divorce (as well as the cost) and allows both spouses to take control over the issues of their divorce. However, it is important to carefully analyze… Read More »

Drafting a Divorce Settlement in Mediation

The mediation process can go quickly or take some time, depending on the complexity of the issues of your divorce and the willingness of both parties to collaborate and compromise. Eventually, though, you will finally reach the stage where you have agreed on all of the issues of your divorce and are ready to draft… Read More »

What is Co-Mediation and Is It An Option for Me?

You’ve likely heard of the process of divorce mediation. In this form of alternative dispute resolution, spouses work together in the presence of a neutral third party to negotiate the issues of their divorce. The mediator will help facilitate positive and helpful communication and navigate the couple around potential roadblocks to solutions. There is also… Read More »

Don’t Listen to These Divorce Mediation Myths

As you get started with the divorce mediation process, it is a good idea to regularly communicate with your mediator or attorney and have them answer any questions you have. If you do not, there is a possibility you will be exposed to some divorce mediation myths that could unnecessarily frighten you. Here are a… Read More »

The Costs of Divorce Mediation

One of the most common questions people have when they begin their divorce mediation process is: “How much can I expect to pay?” The good news is that divorce mediation costs significantly less than other divorce methods, especially courtroom litigation. Here is a quick overview of what you can expect. Free consultations: You are likely… Read More »

Common Misconceptions About Divorce and How Mediation Helps

The divorce process is challenging and emotional enough even when you have a complete, accurate understanding of everything that lies ahead. Common misconceptions about divorce can make the process even more fraught. Here are a few examples of some of these misconceptions. One spouse can come away with everything: In the heat of the moment,… Read More »

What to Know About Divorce Costs

Divorce is unavoidably a challenge, even in the simplest of cases. There will always be some financial and emotional turbulence to navigate, and in some cases those challenges can be extreme. The potential financial uncertainty in the process can understandably cause a great deal of stress for people going through a divorce. So what can you… Read More »

Keep an Eye on the Future During Mediation

As you go through the divorce process, it’s understandable to be a bit preoccupied with the here and now. After all, you are going through what can be an emotionally traumatic process, and your present circumstances are almost certainly what are weighing most heavily on your mind. That being said, you cannot get a successful… Read More »