A Modern Divorce is grounded in the present and focused on the future. A “modern” person advocates or practices a departure from traditional styles or values. A Modern Divorce rejects […]
Modern Thoughts
How to Determine What is Fair in Divorce
How do you negotiate if you don’t know what is fair? First and foremost, if you and your spouse can both accept a certain decision and feel that it is […]
Divorce Without Court – Mediate. Negotiate. Don’t Litigate.
When you were married, the state issued you a marriage license. And when your divorce is complete the state will issue a Final Judgment and Decree of Divorce. You do […]
Divorce Litigation Train
When you hear that someone you know has “filed for divorce,” what is the first thing you think? Do you think that means they will be divorced soon? Do you […]
Begin As You Intend to Go On
Much to many divorcing couples’ credit, at the beginning of their divorce, they are both committed to what folks usually call “an amicable divorce.” They want to deal with each […]
Shades of Grey
People think that accounting is black and white, but between the black and white are many shades of gray. The gray area is where problem solving, creativity, and compromise live. […]
Property Division
WHAT GETS DECIDED IN DIVORCE – PROPERTY DIVISION Every divorcing couple has the option of discussing, negotiating and resolving all of the issues in their divorce before they ever go […]
Child Support
WHAT GETS DECIDED IN DIVORCE – CHILD SUPPORT Every divorcing couple has the option of discussing, negotiating and resolving all of the issues in their divorce before they ever go […]
Child Custody
WHAT GETS DECIDED IN DIVORCE – CHILD CUSTODY Every divorcing couple has the option of discussing, negotiating and resolving all of the issues in their divorce before they ever go […]
What Happens After Resolution – The Mechanics of Finalizing Your Divorce
If you have worked with a mediator to come to agreement then the mediator should provide you with a written document detailing the terms of your agreement. One of you […]