What Issues Are Addressed in Divorce Mediation?

By Mindey Elgart | August 19, 2011

The same issues are addressed in divorce mediation that are addressed when a couple divorces through litigation in court.  The biggest difference is that the parties are not adversaries in the traditional sense, but are working toward a resolution of their legal issues.  It’s not necessary that the mediating couple is on amicable terms.  While…

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How Mediation Can Help You Avoid 7 Big Financial Divorce Mistakes

By Mindey Elgart | July 29, 2011

Eric Sandberg wrote, “Seven Big Post-Divorce Money Mistakes” for Fox Business.  The following are the ways mediation can help you avoid those mistakes. 1.  If your mortgage or credit card is in both parties’ names, then your lender will sue both of you if it’s not paid.  Your Agreement should address which of you will…

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New Credit Rules – Household Income No Longer Counts

By Mindey Elgart | May 13, 2011

This week I learned about a recent change in the law that will affect divorcing couples’ credit and their ability to move forward financially.  In a nutshell, as of October 1, 2011, instead of household income, only individual income will be considered for establishing credit.  This means that a stay at home mom is going…

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