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The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Getting a Divorce

Everybody has his or her own ‘legal’ opinion of how a divorce should end up. This is usually based on seeing how a friend’s or family member’s experience went. Some of what they say may be correct, but remember that each divorce, like a fingerprint, is unique.

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7 Steps to Closure in a Mediated Divorce

End the war, rather than fighting longer to try to win the war. Does any side really win in a long, drawn-out war? The casualties and loss always destroy any feelings of victory. So go with mediation first for your divorce. It saves so much blood and treasure – you won’t believe the difference in your experience vs. others who take their divorce through trial, trying to ‘stick it’ to their spouse.

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Splitting Our Stuff

Divide your personal property without the help of your lawyer or the court. Unless domestic violence is involved, it’s not cost-effective to use lawyers or the court’s time to divide your furniture and personal belongings. By the time you’ve fought about it, you could’ve purchased all new things!

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Why Mediation Works

Mediation works! It works because both spouses at the same time can realistically evaluate their positions and safely explore settlement options. Mediation works in settling over 85% of the cases in which it is utilized – including cases where one or both spouses have been unable or unwilling to negotiate, or where spouses have taken unrealistic positions initially.

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Ask the Attorney

Q: What kind of guarantee do I have in getting my spouse to pay alimony or child support?
Q: What kind of custody arrangement is best?
Q: How long will it take to get divorced?

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10 Tips for Dealing with Arguments

10 Tips for Dealing with Arguments: It takes 2 to argue. You can always refuse to participate. A certain amount of tension is to be expected when you’re getting divorced. Expect difficult discussions, but they don’t have to result in a fight. Try to understand your...

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