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Divorce advice and support from lawyers, mediators, divorce coaches, financial experts, collaborative specialists, therapists, dating experts, child specialists and other profesionals who work in divorce.


 
 

 
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Mother And Father Day Is Truce Time In Divorce

  Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is truce time — a free pass. And to get straight to the point, the bottom line is that children belong with their mother on Mother’s Day and with their father on Father’s Day. When...
by Mike Mastracci
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The Good Divorce – Myth Or Reality

The good divorce, is there such a thing? I have heard of only a few cases of what I would describe as a good divorce. Where there is relatively little conflict, fast resolution of all legal dealings, no wrangling over children ...
by Lilly Kingsley
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The House is Ordered by the Court to be Sold…..Proceeds Won’t Pay the Mortgage

The winds of economic change in the housing market have blown the equity out of many homes. The days are gone when home buyers could trust that they would have appreciation of 5-7% a year….buyers gladly paid “over the askin...
by Sally Hanson
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Loss of Control…..Venting Anger, In Divorcing Real Estate

In our experience, when we are working with divorcing/divorced couples in real estate, often because there has been a “loss of control” over the relationship part of their lives….one or both members of the couple, try to ...
by Sally Hanson
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Divorce, You and Your Attorney: Your Next Big Relationship Part 2

I have retained an attorney: what’s next? Your attorney should give you a written summary, often called a fee agreement letter, of exactly how and when you will be billed. Read it carefully and do not sign it if you have ques...
by Amy P. De Shong
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Divorce, You and Your Attorney: Your Next Big Relationship Part 1

Do I need an attorney? Say you and your spouse want to work amicably toward a low cost divorce outcome. Consulting with an attorney – especially if you do not tell your spouse about it – can feel like a betrayal. Worse, if ...
by Amy P. De Shong
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Will a Do-It-Yourself Divorce Meet Your Needs?

How Could You Know if a Do-it-Yourself Divorce Form will meet your needs? Do-it-yourself forms are fabulous for divorces that are uncomplicated, where assets are easily divisible and child issues are not problematic. If you are...
by Anthony Karal
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Your Dream Home May Be A Nightmare

Buying and selling a home at any time is an emotional decision. When a couple buys the marital home besides determining the space requirements and the affordable price, a home has to feel a certain way. A home often holds the...
by Peggy Spiro
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How Do I Move On After Divorce?

The end of a relationship is always a difficult time. No matter who ended it or when, the future can look bleak and frightening. But life does can continue and many thousands of people go to have happy and fulfilling lives afte...
by Trina Dolenz
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Is Lateness Causing You Undue Stress In Your Divorce?

You might think that “lateness” would be a trivial issue compared to the many more substantive concerns associated with child access disputes. Invariably though, the complaint of lateness, especially at transition time, is ...
by Mike Mastracci
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Application For Divorce: Some Basic Information

A common axiom states: it is easy to get married but more difficult and complicated to divorce. For common people without any legal knowledge, to apply for divorce might sound a herculean task, like climbing the Everest Mountai...
by David Westwick
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Divorce Advice For Women Who Need To Survive A Divorce

The decision to end a marriage is never an easy one to make. It can leave you feeling unprepared, disappointed with life and grief-stricken. For a woman, there are some steps one can take to help cope with this new status. Allo...
by Jennifer Chang
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The Angry Ex: Tips for Self-Respect, Fairness, and Insight

Often, when I’m counseling an individual who is in the process of going through a divorce, I find that the person is – understandably – angry. The client typically started the marriage feeling loved, loving, and full of h...
by Pamela Milam
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Controlled Separation – The Rules and Agreement

If you think you want to get a divorce, you first might want to consider a “Controlled Separation.” Let’s talk about the concept of the “Controlled Separation.” It’s counter-intuitive, really. Most couples who are h...
by Pamela Milam
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How Do I Get Over A Divorce? The Best Tips Available

How do I get over my divorce? Where to Start? What to Do? These questions are the same for practically everyone coming through a divorce situation. You have been married, gone through the stress of a marriage breakdown and then...
by Anthony Karal
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How to Deal With Divorce and Be OK

How you deal with divorce depends a lot on the type of person you are, the circumstances that have led to the end of your marriage and your ability to move on. Being OK does not mean the same thing for all people, some need sec...
by Samuel B.Anderson
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Seven Tips For Successful Negotiations With Your Spouse

By Marilyn Herrmann You and your spouse have decided that you do not want to go to Court.  You have each talked with a Collaborative Lawyer about Collaboration and Mediation.  You like the processes but are still somewhat int...
by Marilyn Hermann
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