Scorched-earth divorce battles make for compelling television. Despite what Hollywood may have you believe, though, it is possible to end your marriage without going through a knock-down, drag-out fight. With collaborative divorce, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse...
4 options for securing health insurance immediately after divorce
Even if you are healthy and active, having health insurance is critical. After all, a catastrophic injury or sudden illness may require hospitalization, expensive procedures or costly medications. If you do not have sufficient health coverage, an unexpected event may...
Consider a collaborative divorce when splitting after 50
If you are over the age of 50 and considering divorce from your spouse, you are not alone. The divorce rate is rising among seniors more than any other group, so much so that the term "gray divorce" is in widespread use to describe the trend. Divorce is not easy at...
Self-care is vital during divorce
It happened; either you or your soon to be ex have chosen to move on from your marriage. It’s hard, and there is no getting around that, but you should take care of yourself. We’ve written many times about the necessity of staying cool, calm and collected during a...
Mediation is easier on children than high-conflict divorce
Studies show that high-conflict divorce has an adverse effect on children in a variety of ways. As compared with litigation, divorce mediation has steadily increased in popularity, especially for couples who find their children handle the process with reduced levels...
3 signs your soon-to-be ex-spouse wants a friendly divorce
If your marriage is on track for an inevitable divorce, you may have some difficulty communicating with your husband or wife. You may also not know whether he or she wants a knock-down, drag-out divorce battle or is open to something less brutal. While asking your...
Why are collaborative divorces generally faster and cheaper?
Contrary to what you often see in the movies, not every divorce turns into an ugly, acrimonious battle. Instead, many people walk away from their marriages while maintaining cordial relationships with their former spouses. If you think you may be able to do the same,...
A high-conflict divorce may be a mistake
High-conflict divorces often are a result of bad communication. It, therefore, makes it difficult to communicate effectively. When you cannot communicate in a divorce, it makes it impossible to reach agreements outside of the court. It causes stress for everyone,...
3 important advantages of divorce mediation
Marriages come to an end for all kinds of reasons. While many divorces you may see on TV or in the movies may involve long, drawn-out court battles, this does not necessarily have to be your reality. On the contrary, if you and your ex still have at least some degree...
Work up a parenting plan draft in preparation for mediation
Among the benefits of mediation is that it is less stressful than traditional divorce and establishes a path on which you and your family can move forward. Part of the mediation process will focus on your parenting plan. Putting your thoughts down on paper ahead of...
