If you are heading into divorce proceedings, then it’s important to be as prepared as possible. The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to obtain agreeable settlements. Something that you will need to have is all of the relevant paperwork gathered. There...
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Addressing college costs and FAFSA issues in divorce mediation
Both financial matters and custody issues can cause conflict during a divorce. In some families, it becomes impossible for the spouses to work together. They litigate disagreements in family court. A judge interprets state law after learning about the family's...
What are the options for your house in a divorce?
Divorcing will require splitting the assets you own together. If you own your own home, it may well be the most valuable of all your assets to consider. Hence, many people get fixated on keeping it. While a house may have sentimental and practical value, you mustn’t...
Benefits of using mediation to reach child custody agreements
You do not have to go through litigation to decide your child custody arrangement. Litigation can be a time-consuming, costly and adversarial process that may negatively affect your children’s wellbeing. Mediation is often a better method of resolving child custody...
Children and Divorce: 3 Big Questions
When getting divorced, co-parents often have a lot of questions. They want to make sure that this goes smoothly for their children. The following are three of the main questions that parents tend to ask. They can help you and your spouse get started if you’re...
Nesting custody arrangements can be beneficial to kids
Imagine a scenario where kids of divorce can stay in one familiar home instead of packing up and moving from residence to residence so frequently. If this sounds like a post-divorce dream situation, your family could be an ideal candidate for a nesting (or...
What is parental alienation?
Parental alienation is a distressing phenomenon in family dynamics that can have profound effects on children. It occurs when one parent, whether consciously or unconsciously, influences their child to turn against the other to create emotional division and conflict. ...
Steps to take before you take your kids on vacation
Whether you are planning to take a few weeks to rest in the Hamptons or on the Amalfi coast, divorced parents often wonder if they can bring their children with them on vacation without the consent of the other parent. Many parents who share custody of their children...
Tips for divorcing a narcissist
Many challenges are inherently inspired by divorce, but things can become even more complex when your ex is a narcissist. A person who is affected by narcissism lives in a fantasy land that revolves around them. Their tendency to try to twist situations can make it...
Parental gatekeeping: What is it and how does it affect children?
We’ve talked here before about parental alienation. While that term is controversial among some mental health professionals, it’s nonetheless commonly used to describe what happens when one parent intentionally tries to turn their child against the other parent....