What is Divorce Mediation?

Divorce mediation is an alternative process for getting divorced rather than hiring attorneys and fighting in court.  Traditionally a divorcing couple would each hire an attorney, file a Divorce Complaint at the local courthouse, and the battle would begin.  This battle could take years and cost thousands of dollars, however, when a couple chooses divorce…

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Calculating Alimony in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

There are significant differences and similarities in the law on alimony in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The law in New Jersey is more presumptive of an award of alimony than it is in Pennsylvania.  The court in New Jersey is more likely to equitably distribute the parties’ property equally and then order a more generous…

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Obama’s DOMA Decision Deconstructed

Two weeks ago I took a GLBT continuing legal education course in order to be better prepared to mediate same sex divorce and separation issues.  As a result, I became much more familiar with DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) and it’s significance.  This is the federal law that prohibits marriage between same sex couples.  It…

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Divorce is More Affordable Due to Economic Recovery

One of the greatest challenges I have as a divorce mediator is to divide a couple’s marital estate so that both parties are able to move forward financially as separate individuals. Not only is it important to allocate the parties’ respective assets and debts according to the law, but it is also essential as a…

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Handling Divorce with Grace

I had the opportunity to talk with Kate Fratti, journalist with the Bucks County Courier Times, about how couples can divorce with grace. Check out the article in Friday’s Bucks County Courier Times or click here to read online. Handling Divorce with Grace By: Kate Fratti, Bucks County Courier Times There’s no way to end a…

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