Divorce Mediation as Affordable Alternative to Divorce Lawyer Settlements
Simply put, mediation is much less expensive than litigation. For starters, there is only one mediator per couple (versus two lawyers, in a litigated case). This “one-fee versus two-fees” can add up...
View ArticleDivorce & Taxes Series: Part 3
Tax Snippet #6 – Alimony (Spousal Support) has a Big Tax Affect; Child Support is a Wash. It’s boon and bust with alimony. Alimony is a boon to the payor, because it is deducted right off the front...
View ArticleWriting Divorce Settlement Agreements that Stand the Test of Time
Writing good Divorce Settlement Agreements—particularly when children are involved—blends two divergent, yet complementary, styles: (1) great specificity, and (2) an openness that allows for the...
View ArticleDivorce Lawyers Vs. Divorce Mediators: How They Approach Child Custody
Parents who divorce are faced with many decisions about how their children will be cared for post-separation. Divorce attorneys and divorce mediators have different approaches when helping clients...
View ArticleThe 3 A’s of Avoiding Divorce
As a certified divorce mediator and a former divorce attorney, I’ve worked with hundreds of couples over 13 years in family law who were filing for divorce. Here’s what I hear from clients — over and...
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