Leaving Litigation on the Mediation Table
Divorce, it can be devastating for a family. Battling it out in court can make things even more difficult. Sometimes there is no option but to litigate, however, for others mediation may be an option. Mediation takes two. It’s voluntary, and it only works if both sides are willing to participate. Each party must go in with realistic expectations [...]
The Checklist – What to Do When You Are Preparing for A Divorce
After much consideration, you have decided it is time to end your marriage. The next steps may seem easy – hire an attorney to handle everything – but that’s not the case. In fact, preparing for your divorce may take as much time and energy as you put into trying to save your marriage. FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS You will need to [...]
Don’t Give Up Before You Give It A Try – Things to Consider Before Filing for Divorce
Divorce, for many, is the easy way out of a marriage that is in despair. Sometimes couples are so wrapped up in the heat of the moment that they can’t see possible opportunities that may help address underlying issues and prevent them from filing for a divorce. Therapy and marriage counseling is a great place to start to work through [...]
Adjusting Financial Support During COVID
During a time when we all need financial support to get through this COVID pandemic, some families find themselves dealing with how to handle their child and spousal support issues as the economic impact of COVID takes its toll. If you have support arrangements with your ex, or soon-to-be ex, and the spouse paying support is financially impacted by COVID (due to a job loss or business shutdown), it is best to [...]
The COVID Quarantine – How to Co-Parent, Communicate and Connect
For nearly three months most of us have been confined to our homes. Learning the new rules of social distancing, wearing a mask, and engaging in virtual everything. For some, these were just new ways of life to get used to; but for others, this virus took on a whole new life of co-parenting and sharing custody. If you or [...]
Domestic Violence – A Problem Among A Pandemic
COVID-19 is causing physical, mental, and emotional stress for all of us. Now imagine being the victim of domestic violence in your marriage. Under normal circumstances being in close quarters, dealing with added financial strains, the constant barrage of information from the news and social media, and resorting to increased eating and drinking is a recipe for a very stressful [...]