Tag: Common Mistakes
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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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Is Divorce Draining You? Here’s your pep talk.
Divorce brings a whirlwind of emotions, legalities, and life-altering decisions. It’s unfortunately also not a quick process – often times taking 1-2 years or more to finalize. You will hear that divorce is a marathon, not a sprint, and just like mile 20 makes runners want to collapse, people going through divorce often want to…
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Divorce Brain is Real
Divorce is an emotionally charged journey that affects every facet of your life. Amidst the turmoil, have you ever experienced what some refer to as “Divorce Brain”? If you haven’t heard of it, don’t worry – it’s a recognized phenomenon within the divorce professional realm. Let’s dive into what it means, why it happens, and…
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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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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…
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5 Common Mistakes in Divorce
During divorce it’s so important to have the right guidance. You don’t know what you don’t know – and why should you?