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We have redesigned the new hope divorce mediation website and in the spirit of renewal I am recommitting to writing blog posts on a more regular basis. I thought I’d begin with the most common concern that potential clients relate to me when they first call to inquire about mediation. “I’ve never been through this…
Smoothing the Divorce Process
Divorce is a highly emotional time for families, and it’s important to get support. Support from friends, families and therapy can help make the divorce process smoother. While the actual mechanics of ‘how to get a divorce” vary from state to state, it usually looks something like this. One of you files a divorce complaint.…
Children and Divorce: Making the Transition
Divorce is hard on everyone. Once you’ve accepted the decision to make the split, how do you break it to the kids? How do you help them make the transition? The first thing to consider is talking with a professional about how to tell them. It’s a good idea to talk with a therapist who…
The Pitfalls of Trying to Negotiate Your Divorce on Your Own
Usually when people call to inquire about divorce mediation they underestimate the complexity of the issues involved under the circumstances of their divorce. There is the exception of a couple who has been married for a very short period of time, has held all their limited property separately, doesn’t own a home, earns similar salaries…
Divorce Advice for an Uncontested Divorce
As you move forward through this transition time, you’re bound to have many questions. A divorce mediator provides neutral facilitation and helps you craft a Separation Agreement that’s mutually agreeable. In The Pitfalls of Trying to Negotiate Your Own Divorce, I outlined some of the common difficulties couples encounter. Namely, there’s not a neutral party…
5 Tax Tips for Divorcing Couples
Last year around this time I blogged about 4 tax tips for divorcing couples. It is that time of year again and the majority of couples who I’ve been meeting with have not filed their taxes yet. For this reason I have decided it would be a good idea to rerun last year’s post and…