Blog Posts in May, 2013

Mediation Can Help Settle Divorce Issues Without Anger

Making the decision to end your marriage is never easy, but the how you handle the divorce can make a big difference in the stress and emotion involved. Many people don’t realize that there are choices available beyond the traditional hiring of attorneys and going off to court for a judge to determine such things as custody, child support and property division. While this may be the best option in ...

What Divorce Means to a Child

We are all dealt a hand of cards in life that we must manage to the best of our ability. When you have children and are thinking about getting a divorce, it is really important to think through the impact that the way you choose to divorce will have on your children. A litigated divorce may enable you to seek vengeance on your soon to be ex-spouse. It is even possible that you may “win” on some ...

Divorce and Graduation

When a marriage has ended in divorce, the graduation of a child marks even more of a major milestone for the family than it normally would. Not only is the child moving into adulthood and away from his or her parents, but child support payments are no longer required. Further, since that child will likely be going off to college, there will be less opportunity for the non-custodial parent to get ...