Should You Hire a Divorce Attorney or Divorce Mediator?
Deciding to get a divorce is a very difficult decision and not one to be made lightly. There are many things you will need to consider, starting with these 7 points. Once you think you want to move ahead, who do you call? Most think to call a lawyer, which most...
Checklist for Getting Your Best Divorce Settlement
Knowing that you got your best divorce settlement means you’ve considered a lot of things that aren’t necessarily on an attorney’s radar or within the realm of his capabilities. There are many mistakes that can be made. Here’s a list of items that you should...
Three Critical Financial Steps in Getting Through Your Divorce
Divorce can make it really hard to think straight about what to do next when it comes to most things and especially financial planning. Believe me, I know. The intelligent, together person you are can turn into an emotional, brain-fogged, unorganized mess. You try...
Do You Need a Divorce Lawyer to Mediate Your Divorce?
Now that you decided mediation is probably the right process for your divorce, should you start looking for a divorce lawyer who mediates? No, you don’t have to—your mediator does not have to be a divorce lawyer and a lawyer may not even be the best fit to help you...
Top Three Divorce Settlement Agreement Mistakes
When it comes to divorce, there are many areas where we feel vulnerable. When it comes to the divorce settlement agreement or property agreement, we rely on the advice and judgment of our trusted advisors. What would you rather hear: “everything will be okay, don’t...
Six Elements of a Successful Divorce Mediation
As a process to divorce, mediation has grown in popularity for several reasons. It’s significantly less costly than other assisted alternatives, it empowers couples to control their own destiny and make decisions that best serve them and their children (as opposed...
Gray Divorce, Divorcing Over 50: How to Thrive
Divorce at any age is a difficult experience. If you’re over 50 you’ve got obstacles that the younger don’t encounter. You’ve got fewer years to bounce back and less energy. But before you throw in the towel, look on the brighter side: you’re now the captain of...
Virtual Divorce Mediation: a Good Idea?
You want a divorce and think virtual divorce mediation might be the best choice. Sometimes in-person meetings aren't feasible or the better alternative. In the midst of this COVID-19 lockdown, you may have heard a good deal about virtual meetings, classrooms, etc....
How is Alimony Determined in Maryland?
Alimony is but one financial aspect of divorce and there are many for which you should have a qualified divorce financial professional review. Alimony is a generic term that actually refers to two types of support payments made by the higher earning spouse to the...
Style of Divorce Mediation
Which divorce mediator is best for you? Several qualities have an impact on the type of mediator you choose.
