Kids, Dogs and Divorce

Staying at home to raise your children and maintain a home is a full-time job. As such, many parents ultimately leave another job to do this. Whether leaving the workforce is something you want to do or must do, it can be a big change. In fact, it may likely trigger some critical conversations with your partner. Below are a few specific things you may want to discuss before leaving a job. Financial support Losing …

Divorce can be a painful enough process without the complications that litigation can present. As such, many people pursue more peaceful dispute resolution methods like mediation. However, there are some missteps people make that can derail the mediation process. These mistakes are generally avoidable, especially if you know what they are from the beginning. Releasing your anger on social media – Venting frustration about a divorce or your ex online can seem cathartic. However, if …

Mediation is a legal process that allows two parties to resolve a conflict on their own. Each party may have their own legal counsel to advise them on how to position their needs or goals, but the process itself is usually between a meditator and the two parties. It’s a form of alternative dispute resolution, which means that the discussions and negotiations happen outside of a courtroom. If you have a list of items that …