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Many couples who decide that they need to call it quits have tried to make the marriage work. Once you decide to divorce, you and your ex can agree to work together to come up with the terms of the divorce through mediation. This can save you time, money and energy...
When you settled your divorce, you agreed that you would accept a certain amount of spousal support from your spouse based on their financial situation. Later on, you found out that they had actually been doing additional work under the table on the side. They had...
If most parents could have things their way, they'd never want to spend a night away from their child. Many moms and dads have to make the hard choice of going their separate ways after they've fought long and hard to make things work. Many parents enter into a...
The transition to single parenting after divorce is not easy. You want to be there for your kids, to help them thrive and succeed, but are likely uncertain of what it will take to get there. Fortunately, you are not alone. We now have decades of studies and case...
Your nanny is likely a part of your family. Your children probably adore them. You’ll need them more than ever as you divorce. However, it’s going to be complicated – at least for a while. If you’re sharing custody with your co-parent and your nanny will be working...
One of the top reasons a spouse refuses every divorce solution suggested, including mediation, is because they want to remain married. Sometimes, it can take a while for a person to accept that a marriage is over. Many feel that if they refuse to cooperate or...
When you’re getting a divorce, one of the things you may want to consider is opting for mediation. Mediation is great for a few reasons. First, it lets you work through your divorce conflicts in a safe environment with a third-party mediator to help you and your...
When parents divorce, it can be particularly challenging for kids to handle. Ultimately, your efforts to support your kids through your divorce can determine what type of long-term impact it has on them. There are some things that you may want to consider to help...
Co-parenting can be difficult for any former couple. However, it can be particularly challenging for parents that share a special needs child. A special needs child is going to need more structure and routine than other children. Therefore, conversations must delve...
Mediation is a helpful technique in which two parties can come together with a mediator to discuss any divorce-related disputes they’re going through. They will discuss each person’s goals and see if there are any areas in which they overlap. For situations involving...