When divorcing parties can work together to dissolve their marriage, it can make the process less strenuous. For this reason, the court allows a few different divorce alternatives than traditional litigation.One of those options is collaborative divorce. Before...
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Mediation: Taking angst, anger and expense out of divorce
The cost of divorce pertains to more than dollars and cents. Many divorces are contentious, and the parting couples often experience bitterness toward each other and uncertainty about the future.Mediation is an alternative to traditional divorce, one that eliminates...
How to tell if collaborative divorce is right for you
Just because you no longer want to be married to your spouse does not mean you automatically want to seek revenge. In fact, you are probably looking for the best way to get the divorce over with as quickly and cheaply as possible.Alternative dispute resolution is a...
Why are divorce rates going down?
When marriages were unhappy or unsafe, divorce was not a favorable option for most people generations ago. However, it has become less taboo over time. Divorce rates spiked in the 1980s, and nearly half of all marriages ended in divorce.Today, divorce numbers are...
Benefits of divorce litigation alternatives
Divorce can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. Thankfully, there are certain tools available to aid in making the process as smooth as possible.Divorce litigation alternatives are some of those tools that divorcing parties may consider. In...
Protecting your finances from a hostile spouse during divorce
Getting a divorce always comes with financial consequences. No matter how amicable your split is, you will need to negotiate property division, support payments and living on a single income. But your finances are more at risk if the end of your marriage is...
How stay-at-home parents protect their financial future
If you are planning a summertime wedding, you are likely in for an exciting few months. After all, marrying the person of your dreams is one of the most significant things you will likely ever do. Nonetheless, you cannot allow your excitement to discourage you from...
Does declaring fault expedite the divorce process?
Marriages dissolve for countless reasons. Fractured relationships may mean more amicable breakups, while extreme circumstances can complicate divorce proceedings tremendously. The human instinct to assign blame in any conflict may make an at-fault divorce an...
How seniors can have a fulfilling life after divorce
As you get older, your perspective and goals may change, such as regarding marriage and divorce. Perhaps you stuck through an unhealthy, unhappy marriage due to social expectations or children. Now that divorce holds less social shame and the children are grown and...
How to prevent a second divorce
Going through a divorce is a traumatic event, no matter how amicable the process was. You mourn the lost dream you had of sustaining a long-term, happy marriage. You face many conflicting emotions, such as confusion, anger, sorrow and relief.Although it may have come...