Mediation is a popular and effective method of negotiating a divorce settlement. Mediation offers a fair process where you and your spouse can discuss and decide for themselves, with professional help of the mediator, arrangements for your children, financial support and the division of your property. To begin the process, you and your spouse jointly…
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What is Collaborative Law?
[caption id="attachment_4770" align="aligncenter" width="604"] A Collaborative Divorce can be a great option for couples who are willing to negotiate rather than litigate.[/caption] by: Julia Rodgers Divorce is often a devastating and stressful experience - but it doesn't have to be. Collaborative law is an approach to divorce (in Massachusetts- not all states offer collaborative divorce)…
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A Cheap Online Divorce: Easy Fix or Dangerous Pick?
[caption id="attachment_4783" align="aligncenter" width="604"] An cheap online divorce may lead to an unfavorable outcome.[/caption] by: Julia Rodgers Most of us are willing and excited to spend thousands of dollars, and months of preparation on a wedding. We devote hours upon hours to scrupulous planning in anticipation of the "big day." Quite the opposite happens when…
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Try Mediation First!
If you are considering filing for divorce, you should consider engaging in mediation before filing for contested divorce. Mediation offers a fair alternative to litigation where you and your spouse determine, with the assistance of neutral third party, custody arrangements for children, financial needs of the family, and division of assets. Mediation can significantly reduce…
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