Category: Mediation
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When Mediation Isn’t Working
To start, I would like to say that I am absolutely pro-Mediation. I think it’s the best option for MOST divorcing couples for many reasons. I am not alone in this opinion – mediation is often touted as an ideal solution for divorcing couples, promoting communication and collaboration, efficiency, and cost savings. HOWEVER, not every…
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Prenups – They’re Trending
So you’ve DTR – defined the relationship – and you’re engaged! Congratulations! While you’re at it, before you get married, you may also want to DTM – define the money. Prenuptial agreements or “prenups” are a really smart way to protect the assets you’ve built. I spoke with a family law mediator earlier this week…
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Divorced 3 Times
If you are considering divorce, there are several pathways to get there. Before getting my Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation, I assumed that the first step to divorce was hiring an attorney – even if the spouses were hoping to be amicable. I now know that couldn’t be further from the truth, and just like…
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Do you need an attorney to divorce?
The short answer is no – you do not legally need an attorney to get divorced. For spouses who are amicable, feeling the need to lawyer up is an old way of thinking and one that is misguided by media and divorce horror stories. That doesn’t have to be you. 4 Alternative Divorce Solutions that…