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Collaborative divorce has emerged as a bright spot in terms of divorce, and the options that are typically open to people. We all know someone who has been through a difficult divorce – perhaps we’ve even been through one ourselves….

It used to be that people assumed divorce would be ugly, stressful and full of conflict. This is not what anybody around the divorcing couple wants, but it’s a very complicated matter. There are deep feelings, and some of them…

In today’s fast-paced world, time is more valuable than ever. This is true for everyday tasks like commuting, getting work done, preparing meals, and even exercising. People are busier than ever, and constantly looking for ways to save time. Time…

One of the things that makes divorce so unpleasant for so many Americans is the need to appear in court, before a judge, often with lawyers present, and hash out your problems as a matter of public record. The experience…

When you think of a “bad divorce,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most people, it could be one of two things: Child custody issues, and money. These are the two more thorny issues when it comes…

Even if you’ve heard of divorce mediation, you’re probably not too clear on what the advantages actually are. Most of us have either been through a divorce or know someone who has, yet there is still a lot of misinformation…

One of the most popular perceptions about divorce is that it’s a painful and messy process. The very word ‘divorce’ often triggers these types of images in people’s minds, since so many divorces have gone that way throughout the years….

To say that divorce involves sensitive feelings and issues is, in the majority of cases, an understatement. Most of us have either seen a friend or loved one go through a divorce, or have been through one ourselves. It’s obvious…

People make mistakes. That’s one of the most common and important lessons in life. It’s also a very common message of divorce. No marriage is perfect, and there importance of compromise can’t be stressed enough. But sometimes, after a lot…

Most people agree that divorce is never easy. There’s always some measure of pain or disappointment involved, even when both parties feel completely ready to go through with the process of divorce. It’s also true than many people know someone…

Nobody gets married thinking that the relationship will definitely end in divorce. Couples are optimistic that the marriage will last indefinitely, and as time goes by, they do their best to make that a reality. For some, the marriage works….

No marriage is perfect, and many reach a point where the marriage itself is standing in the way of a new beginning for both parties. We all know how common divorce is, but what we may not know is that…

Nobody dreams of getting a divorce, but when it does happen, we all hope for an amicable process that doesn’t take too long, and perhaps more importantly, doesn’t cost too much. The interpersonal side of divorce (especially if children are…

You may have heard of divorce mediation as an alternative to a “traditional” divorce — lawyers, judges, bitter arguments, and hefty fees. The idea that all of this can be bypassed may seem too good to be true. In some…

Most people don’t know much about getting a divorce until it happens to them. In a time of emotional frustration and pain, it can be difficult to sort through the process of just what is involved with a divorce. One…

There’s no two ways about it – divorce is hard. And many people know from experience that divorce is even harder when there are children involved. Regardless of what terms the relationship ended on, most all parents want what is…

Often times, when two people are in the midst of divorce, one or both parties just want to get the process over with. The longer the divorce is drawn out, the longer it takes it pick up the pieces and…

Getting a divorce can be a stressful and frustrating experience for everyone involved. On top of the emotional stress both parties can face, there are logistical challenges of dividing property, moving, and determining custody arrangements and establishing co-parenting strategies. Unfortunately,…

Everything these days revolves around convenience, from the technology we use to the clothes we wear. In many ways, this is a good thing — but there are still many areas of life that seem hopelessly complicated. For a lot…

When you think of the word ‘divorce,’ what comes to mind? For most people, the word carries a sense of conflict, struggle, even bitterness. The end of a marriage can involve disputes over child custody, co-parenting, and of course money….

Divorce is a fact of life for millions of Americans. Whether you live in New Jersey or another state, it’s obvious that people are going through divorce all the time. Some of your friends have probably been through it. You…

It’s surprising how quickly divorce can come about. In many cases, both parties have been considering it for quite some time — but other divorces come about suddenly. People don’t always have time to prepare for the realities of this…

Nobody said divorce was going to be easy, but does it really have to be so difficult? This is a question that so many people end up asking when help a friend through divorce, or face divorce for themselves. The…

Information is empowering. This is true in many areas of life, and it’s very true in terms of the divorce process. In many cases, divorce has been a lingering possibility for quite some time. Both sides have had a chance…

When divorce gets ugly, both sides fight hard for what they want. The result is often painful, time-consuming and expensive — with one side feeling like the final outcome wasn’t fair. There are, of course, cases in which this kind…

The hard truth is that divorce is commonplace today. Current statistics suggest that around half of all first marriages in the U.S. end in divorce — and when you look at second marriages, the number is even higher (around two…

It’s always heartwarming and inspiring to see a couple who have been married for thirty or forty years and still enjoy living together. It gives us all hope that relationships, although hard work, can last in the long term. But…

When divorce become a reality, it’s common to feel anxious and stressed out. The situation may have been moving in this direction for some time, or it may have come up suddenly. No two situations are exactly alike, but one…

myths or facts written by hand, hand writing on transparent board, photo[/caption] Some people anticipating a separation or divorce think or may have heard through the grapevine, about necessary prerequisites to starting divorce mediation. You know how the grapevine is….

  The audio file above is The Architect of Change Show with your host, Connie Whitman discussing divorce and the splitting of assets with Jann Bate Catto from TLC Medation. Change is hard for most humans. But the change in…

All the Single Ladies, All the Single Ladies: Start planning now for your financial future! A much-anticipated report released Tuesday shows the roughly 55 million single women in the U.S. are in a far more precarious position than married women…

Separation and divorce are among the most painful and disruptive events an individual and family can experience. As a divorced (and remarried) mother of three, I know all too well the devastating emotional and financial impact the process can have…