It might seem like common sense that when a marriage dissolves, all the assets owned by the couple must be dispensed with according to the laws of the state in which the couple lived. But what about planning for the years following divorce?
About 20 states across the US are currently considering proposed legislation that would alter the procedures for determining which parent will retain legal and physical control of a child following a divorce or separation.
Our society is becoming increasingly more mobile, which despite the many advantages, can also have distinct disadvantages for serving process.
Every person mourns the death in their own way, and whether that means devoting oneself to child-rearing or volunteering at a homeless shelter, it takes time to heal from a divorce.
The Co-Parent’s Handbook – Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little
About Robert E. Emery, Ph.D. – Divorce Mediation Expert
Emery’s Alternative Parenting Plans (Child Custody Schedules)
Making decisions about where children will live is one of the most frightening and difficult tasks of divorce. The prospect of no longer being w…
Learning how to communicate with a hostile ex-spouse is key to your long-term mental health. Bill Eddy describes his “BIFF” methodology below which can be found on Eddy’s website and in his book entitled “BIFF – Quick Responses to High Conflict People”
Do you need to respond?Much of hostile …
I had one of those wonderful moments as an attorney, friend, mom, divorced mom, human when I watched a client learn how to communicate with her soon-to-be ex in a way that was constructive, respectful and “forward focused.” She even said “Thanks” when I wrote her a firm note to “stop” the past c…
Why do people dread Mondays?
The answer is obvious: we all dread Mondays because the weekend is over and our workweeks are just starting. But, as I rode the elevator up to my office this morning, I realized that we don’t need to dread Mondays. I almost commented to the other riders, “Oh man,…
Win Forever for Parents and Children – what parents can learn from Pete Carroll.
