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…

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Gray Divorce: What You Should Know

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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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Real Estate Mistakes and Divorce

There are three important components to marital residence real estate ownership which must be addressed when there is a change of ownership during divorce.  A Marital Settlement Agreement can only bind the parties to the divorce so what does this mean to you?  Make sure that if you are the party residing outside the marital…

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Should You Divorce?

Getting divorced is a big step.   I consider divorce a life transition which is one reason that the divorce mediation process is helpful–so that you don’t stagnate in the long drawn out process of litigating your divorce.    The following article, “Should You Divorce? 12 Questions to Consider,” includes some insightful questions to ask yourself before…

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Divorce Support Team

Make sure you choose the divorce process that best suits your approach.  For instance, make sure that your attorney or mediator explains the answers to your questions clearly and has the patience to explain until you understand clearly. It is also important to have the support of friends and family.  Be careful and mindful though…

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