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There are very few people that you are obligated to tell about an upcoming divorce. You need to file a divorce petition with your spouse, of course, and you'll eventually have to talk to your children. Friends and family members are naturally going to find out. But,...
Your divorce is finally in progress, and you may be feeling better about your situation. However, if you share children with your ex, your problems may not yet be over. The divorce process and-or its aftermath is a fragile time for many Knoxville, Tennessee parents....
A report from the California Cognitive Behavior Institute suggests that divorce has often been on the cards long before one partner realizes it. People are sometimes surprised by their spouse’s divorce request, yet the research found the signs will have been there for...
When parents get divorced, they must ensure that they’re doing what’s necessary for the children. This isn’t always easy. Many parents can work out an agreement through mediation, which enables them to come up with a mutually agreeable way to raise the children. Child...
Couples seeking a divorce in the 21st century have more options than were available in past eras. Alternative dispute resolution has become a popular method of ending a marriage and solving conflicts that can delay divorces. When considering alternative dispute...
Most court procedures are adversarial processes -- and divorce is no exception. That means that there are winners and losers in any litigation. Divorce mediation, however, aims to upend that dynamic. Nobody should walk away entirely victorious, but nobody should walk...
Often, when people are interested in using mediation during their divorce, it means that things are fairly amicable. They need someone to help them adhere to all of the legal guidelines and get everything in place, but this isn’t a high-conflict situation. They’re...
Spouses going through a divorce may expect a lengthy and contentious battle before they finally reach a settlement agreement. In many cases, divorcing spouses can work through mediation to reach a settlement agreement amicably, though. Mediation is a good option in...
The divorce process can be stressful at the best of times. However, tensions can be heightened if your divorce is to become a matter of public record. Often, couples may wish to separate because of the behavior of one spouse. For example, perhaps a person has...
Parents who are divorcing have to make decisions about several points while they’re legally ending the marriage. Because tensions are already high, it might be difficult to think about working with your ex to come up with an agreement regarding the children. ...