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Preparing Your Finances For Divorce
If you haven’t been the one paying the bills for your joint household, you will need to learn and there is no time like the present while you are going through the divorce process. We take the time during the mediation process to make sure that you understand your finances and can afford your decisions.…
Money Issues and Divorce
Sometimes during a mediation session, I will hear one partner say, “you only care about the money.” My response is that it is now mostly about money so try not to be offended. Whether the financial issues arise during your marriage or during your divorce, the conflict is often about money. Being honest, having those…
Top Three Divorce Expenses
The article The Top Three Big Divorce Expenses provides an explanation of the top three expenses in divorce and tips on what you should do. Clearly divorce mediation is significantly less expensive financially and emotionally than litigation. Another important consideration as you address your divorce issues is how a working parent arranges time with children in…
Talking with Your Children About Your Divorce
The article 7 Tips for Communicating with Your Children About Your Divorce is a wonderful guide to how to talk with your children about your divorce. It is key that both parents are together when speaking with the children. I would add that determining whether you speak with each child separately or not would depend…
How Does Divorce Mediation Work?
Facing a divorce is confusing. You are approaching an unfamiliar process. Have your heard about divorce mediation? Here is my summary of the divorce mediation process. I work with both husband and wife together. You don’t need to be on the same page regarding the resolution of your divorce matters. You do need to be in agreement…
BACK TO SCHOOL FLEXIBILITY AND GENEROSITY
Flexibility and generosity should always be your guiding mantra as you navigate through your shared parenting time arrangements. Human nature being what it is, your ex-spouse will be more willing to work with you instead of against you if you offer the same. For example, Spouse A has a family gathering on a Sunday a…