Posts Tagged ‘divorce’
More Tips for Divorced Parents to Prepare for the School Year
Several weeks ago as school approached I blogged on divorced couples co-parenting tips for the new school year. This is such an important topic that when I saw the recent Huffington Post article that suggested some additional co-parenting tips and support, I thought it was important to dedicate another blog to the topic in order…
Read MoreAlimony and Fault
It is a familiar lament…my spouse cheated on me so it’s not fair for me to have to pay alimony. The hurt spouse’s point is well taken. The law, however, views fault as merely a factor among many others that may in rare, egregious cases be taken into account. Fault is considered in very, very…
Read More10 Divorce Email & Texting Tips
There are both positive and negative side effects to modern day modes of communication through electronic means. I will sometimes advise clients to keep each other in the loop through email so there is a record of the communication thread which can be retrieved if necessary. On the other hand, since personal inflection and intention…
Read MoreHow are Custody Issues Addressed in Mediation?
One of the best gifts a divorcing couple can give to their children is to work together to resolve their issues rather than tearing each other apart through a contentious court litigation fight. Mediation can be the couple’s first opportunity to learn to work together under potentially stressful circumstances to make decisions in the best…
Read MoreIs a Party who is Less Business Savvy at a Disadvantage in Mediation?
Whether a party is at a disadvantage in the mediation setting when he or she is less business savvy if a frequently asked question. I believe the opposite is true. In a courtroom, decisions are being made for the parties by lawyers and judges. Oftentimes the parties are sitting on benches on opposite ends of…
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