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If one person wants out of the marriage, inevitably the separation will occur. It’s only a matter of time and the method they choose to effectuate process. When one spouse is reluctant to end the marriage, it puts the “initiating” spouse in a difficult position. On one hand, the initiating spouse knows how hard this will be on their spouse but on the other hand they may still feel that separating is the best alternative to a marriage that no longer works for them. Read the rest of this entry »

The question of who stays in the house is a big concern when couples are contemplating a separation or divorce. It is one of the topics that is discussed and negotiated in separation & divorce mediation. Read the rest of this entry »

When couples are separating the question of what happens to the house is a big topic of conversation and negotiation during the separation mediation. Read the rest of this entry »

Couples considering divorce or legal separation need answers to their questions. Read the rest of this entry »

Separation can bring a much needed “time out” and cooling off period. Having sought and found our website, you are already contemplating this very question. It is indeed an important and very personal decision. Read the rest of this entry »

Divorce Mediation is voluntary process in which an unbiased, impartial third party helps people negotiate with each other to create and develop their own agreements. Divorce mediation focuses on the couple, their children and the well being of the entire family as it transitions into a new family structure. In this self -determining process, the mediator, as a neutral party, helps to put the decision making in the hands of the couple by guiding and facilitating the voluntary agreements they make with each other. Read the rest of this entry »

You and your spouse can choose to live under the terms of a Separation Agreement for one year or more and then file for an uncontested divorce or you can file for the divorce right away. If you choose this option, instead of signing a Separation Agreement, you will sign a Stipulation of Settlement. Read the rest of this entry »

Mediation will save thousands of dollars in legal fees and emotional aggravation, and provide more flexibility than an adversarial legal process. If you let emotions rule when your marriage breaks up, the financial fallout could last for years. Choose divorce mediation instead of costly litigation. Read the rest of this entry »

Launching a divorce war could cost a divorcing couple $49,000 to $188,000! Divorce mediation is the lower cost option for marital separation and divorce. Read the rest of this entry »