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By Mindey Elgart | June 11, 2020

Divorce and Tele-Mediation

In order to continue to provide mediation services through the pandemic, I have taken to using video conferencing on a regular basis. I find empathy and connection to be such an important part of the mediation process that I was concerned about using the computer as a communication medium. My concern was misplaced. I have […]

By Mindey Elgart | May 14, 2020

Moving Forward After Divorce

These are fabulous suggestions for moving forward after divorce. 1. You are allowed to grieve. It is almost impossible not to regardless of whether you were the initiator. 2. Prioritize your children’s future. 3. Get on top of running your financially independent household. That doesn’t mean you are not receiving or paying support. It means […]

By Mindey Elgart | April 9, 2020

What You Shouldn’t Tell Your Kids About Your Divorce

I love this article because it encapsulates my pet peeves. Remember that if you “bash your ex” or soon to be ex, then you are criticizing 50% of your child. The parent who does not speak ill of the other parent will ‘win’ in the end as your child will ‘get it’ when they get […]

By Mindey Elgart | March 12, 2020

Helping Your Child Deal with Your Divorce

There are three important points I want to point out from the topics addressed in this article . 1. I agree that counseling for your child can be very helpful while you are going through the transition of divorce. Many children are afraid, or concerned about, hurting their parent’s feelings so they can’t share the […]

By Mindey Elgart | February 12, 2020

Student Loans and Divorce

This is sometimes a complex issue which is an important topic of conversation in mediation. More often than not in mediation the party with the student debt retains the debt in his or her name even if it is in exchange for another item of consideration, but the law regarding the responsibility for student debt […]

By Mindey Elgart | January 31, 2020

Investing In Your Health After Divorce

Investing in your health leads to self-confidence and exponential dividends in your future. For tips on how to boost your health after divorce, check out this article, “Importance of Investing in Your Health After Divorce.”

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By Mindey Elgart | October 17, 2019

Gray Divorce: What You Should Know

You probably have a lot invested in a long term marriage. When facing divorce the same rules apply, such as getting educated with information about your rights and your assets. If you don’t want to spend your golden years fighting with each other, mediation is a wonderful alternative. Just make sure that you feel fully […]

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By Mindey Elgart | September 12, 2019

Losses in Divorce – What You Should Know

The losses listed in this article are tough. There is a silver lining in each of them. First of all, the give and take with time with your children can turn out to be a good thing once to make peace with the new routine. The time without your children can give you time to […]

By Mindey Elgart | August 15, 2019

Financial Settlements After Divorce

I think it is always important to understand the finances surrounding your home, lifestyle and paying the bills. If you haven’t been engaged, if that wasn’t your share of the household chores, now is the time. You will need to know all of these facts and figures to move forward. Get help, get informed…it will […]

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