Mediating your divorce? Tips to improve your negotiation skills

People often say that marriage is about compromise. In that same vein, it could be said that divorce is about negotiation. Unless you litigate your divorce, you can expect to negotiate nearly every aspect of your divorce, from child custody to property division. As such, improving your negotiation skills can be of benefit to you as you navigate this challenging … Read More

3 serious custody issues that could ruin more than your summer

This summer, you may have plans to relax, take a vacation and enjoy more family time. However, these plans — and much more — can be turned upside down if you get involved in a serious dispute over custody of your child. Custody issues can come to a head in summer for many reasons, from the children being out of school … Read More

Understanding estrangement, alienation during divorce

Getting divorced does not make anyone less of a parent. It does not change your parental rights and it is not an indication that you do not love your children. That being said, divorce does change the logistics of parenting. Parents often spend less time with their children as they divide time; schedules change; children have their own emotional responses … Read More

4 items parents should bring when traveling alone with a child

Even though a vacation might sound like an opportunity to relax and have fun, any parent knows that it can be stressful to prepare for one. This is especially true if you are a single or co-parent traveling with your child. Not only can it be more difficult to manage the logistics of being the only parent, it can also … Read More

Things to consider when creating a child custody arrangement

When you are a parent going through a divorce, you are likely worried how this will affect your children. Maybe you and your soon-to-be ex have a great relationship, or maybe the split was contentious. Either way, dividing custody can be difficult. You both want to protect the children, but you may have different ideas about what that means.   … Read More

How Can I Prepare For Mediation?

When you are dealing with a difficult family legal issue like child custody or divorce, preparation will be crucial in how you resolve the matter. Often, parties will resolve these issues through mediation, not litigation. In other words, you will likely be directly involved in finding a solution. As such, the more you can prepare, the more confident you can … Read More