Month: May 2013
Should you worry about hidden assets?
Asset hiding is one of the chief complaints that many people have about their spouses when going through a divorce. This unfortunately common and illegal tactic can result in lost time and money. So how do you know if you should be worrying about it in your own...
How are mediation and collaborative divorce different?
Divorce litigation is an adversarial process that can damage you, your spouse and those around you, including your children. Alternative dispute resolution methods are available to help you effect an amicable split if you would like to avoid litigation. Mediation and...
3 reasons divorce mediation is better for your kids
If you have children, you may have some well-founded fears about how your divorce is likely to affect them. After all, according to Psychology Today, kids can develop anger, depression and behavioral issues during a divorce. Sadly, these emotional consequences can...
4 reasons that older couples opt for divorce mediation
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce following a long marriage, you likely wish to avoid the stress of a public proceeding in court. Mediation is an alternative to litigation that is popular with older couples. Here are four reasons that many people over the...
Is it time to see a divorce therapist?
Even if ending your marriage is the correct decision for you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse, divorce can take an extreme emotional toll on anyone. In fact, according to Psychology Today, the trauma of divorce can cause severe anxiety and depression. Interestingly, a...
How do you handle the wedding rings during a divorce?
If you are on the road to ending your marriage, you undoubtedly realize you must divide your marital estate. According to Ohio law, divorcing couples typically do so equitably. As such, you should receive a fair percentage of your marital wealth, even if you...
How can working together help the children of divorce?
Divorce by nature has a disruptive effect on the households that involve it. However, parents can take steps to make it less turbulent, especially for their children. One of the best ways to do this is through collaboration and setting aside differences to work...
Who do collaborative divorces work well for?
When going through divorce, you do not have to immediately head to court. In fact, this expensive and stressful option is often a last resort in the eyes of many. Instead, you can look at some alternative divorce methods such as collaborative divorce. However, this...
What do mediators do?
When going through a divorce, most people will struggle even when the divorce is uncontested. This is why it is important to have a mediator to help get through the trickiest bits. But what exactly does a mediator do? What role do they play in the divorce? A...
How does long distance co-parenting work?
Working together with a co-parent after divorce might feel like a big hurdle in and of itself, but for many people, this is just the start. Distance puts an even bigger wedge into things, making it hard for co-parents to share equal time with children. In these cases,...
