After a marriage ends, people often make a promise to themselves that if they get remarried, they won't make the same mistakes that contributed to the end of their first marriage. They'll be more thoughtful, spontaneous or selfish; they'll look for someone more...
Divorce With Respect
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Can I call off a divorce?
Divorces can be bitter, contentious events. This is especially true when they involve two people who hate each other or no longer trust or respect one another. However, this isn't the way everyone feels when they file for divorce. In fact, couples may file for divorce...
Is your divorce making you ill?
People often make statements like, "I'm sick of my ex!" or, "The thought of going to court for this divorce is making my head ache." While these kinds of statements are often made in the figurative sense, divorce can literally make some people ill. According to this...
Tips for discussing a prenup
Getting married should be one of the most wonderful, exciting moments in your life, and a time for happiness and celebration. However, although you may have nothing but the best intentions and highest of hopes for your own union, reports like this one remind us that...
Collaboration (collaborative law) can help secure good solutions for bad situations
When people get married, they typically don't expect to get divorced. They don't expect that they'll fall out of love with their spouse or become so bitter and angry that they can't even be in the same room as the other person. And they don't expect that they might do...
Would you take pizza instead of child support?
There are many ways food can improve our lives. It satiates hunger, brings people together and helps us feel healthier, happier, relaxed and even more loving. But can food replace money? Can pizza be used as a replacement for child support? According to an Italian...
Moving out of the marital home: Should I do it?
There may be no more uncomfortable situation for a married couple than continuing to live together after one or both of you have decided to file for divorce. The tension in the home can be thick enough to cut with a knife, and every interaction has the potential for...
Mediation may be the better option in these situations
Whether your spouse just sprung the idea of divorce on you or you've seen it coming for awhile now, most people are rarely prepared for the amount of work that needs to go into dissolving a marriage. From dividing marital property to determining a custody arrangement...
The value of proper asset valuation
When you are getting divorced and faced with the matter of dividing your assets, you quickly learn that it can be far more complicated than you realize. This is particularly true if you are dealing with sophisticated, complex assets like businesses. During a divorce,...
Is it always wise to play nice during divorce?
In recent years, we have seen a dramatic shift in how matters are resolved in a divorce. Rather than taking every case to court, most people are able to address and solve various issues through measures like mediation or collaborative divorce. These more amicable and...
