Couples that are in the process of getting divorced often fight about their property and kids. It's no wonder that these two topics seem to be the most litigated as well.Fighting things out in a courtroom isn't the only way to reach an agreement with your ex about...
Divorce Mediation
Divorce negotiations don’t have to get heated
It doesn't matter whether you and your ex have a contested divorce or an amicable one. It's bound to be difficult for both of you to cope with your divorce. Starting your life anew is never fun for anyone. If you have kids or significant assets, then the process is...
What should I expect by mediating my Florida divorce?
Many spouses stay in their dysfunctional marriages because they fear not being able to find love again or for financial reasons. Others delay the inevitable simply because they fear becoming involved in a long, drawn-out court battle over property division, child...
Divorce litigation is sometimes better than mediation
If you ask most couples why they chose to settle their divorces via mediation, they'll often give three different reasons why they did. They're likely to tell you that they heard that mediation is far less costly than litigation. They may tell you that they expected...
What can you do so you and your ex remain friends post-divorce?
When many couples decide to divorce, one thing that gives them the most anxiety is envisioning fighting about sharing custody of the kids or finances. If you go into divorce negotiations with realistic expectations and a game plan in mind, then it's possible to...
Mediation isn’t an ideal way to resolve every divorce
Contrary to popular belief, not all spouses that decide to divorce actually hate each other. Many simply don't feel that same spark that they once did for one another and just get divorced to give themselves something to live for once again. In those cases, couples...
Don’t assume your divorce will be over quickly
Once spouses wrap their minds around pulling the plug on their marriages, they often ask how quickly that they can finalize their divorce in their state. There's no one simple answer to this question.How long it takes to settle your divorce in Florida is contingent...
A collaborative divorce may help couples resolve differences
Although there are some couples who are able to settle their divorces amicably, for others, things have festered far too long for them to be able to do so. Those spouses tend to drag one another in and out of court fighting over just about everything from child...
Couples are increasingly flocking to mediate their divorces
An increasing number of couples are choosing to pursue mediation as a way for resolving their differences on such matters as property division and child custody instead of fighting it out in court.A mediator may ask divorcing spouses about their finances and what they...
Divorce is declining for millennials, going up for baby boomers
A recent study conducted by University of Maryland researchers shed light on a trend that surprised researchers. Divorce rates are on a decline among millennials. In fact, the overall divorce rate in the United States apparently dropped by 18 percent between 2008 and...