When your child was toddling around the house, you probably found it hard to imagine the day when they’d graduate from high school, let alone college or grad school. You likely also didn’t imagine that you and your spouse would no longer be together. But here you...
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3 reasons for divorcing parents to consider divorce mediation
Some people litigate their divorces, meaning they go to court and have a judge make all of the decisions. Others can file an uncontested divorce because they settle their matters outside of court. If you would like an uncontested divorce, mediation can be a tool to...
What to expect during your divorce mediation
You and your spouse have decided to undergo divorce mediation as a way of coming up with a divorce agreement that you can submit to the court for approval. This is great news, since there are plenty of benefits to mediation. Your agreement will be easier to stick to,...
Is mediating your divorce a good idea?
One of the most emotionally challenging aspects of getting divorced is feeling helpless, as though you lack control over your situation and your life in general. This is why divorce mediation has increased in popularity over the past few years. Through mediating your...
Mediation: a more amicable choice for your divorce
Not every Washington couple that makes the decision to divorce will do so acrimoniously. Some divorces can be quite amicable, and when two parties are able to cooperate, the ability to work together can save quite a bit of time and money. If you wish to avoid the cost...
What is conscious uncoupling?
"Conscious uncoupling" is basically a more accurate and positive way to describe mediated divorce. The term also applies to separating couples who aren't married but are tied together financially, or as co-parents, or due to common-marriage laws. Like mediation,...
4 advantages of mediation in a divorce
When facing divorce, many people imagine a courtroom, a judge and two angry spouses. The notion of going to trial can be such an intimidating thought that an already stressful situation becomes infinitely more stressful. Mediation is often a comforting alternative....
Divorce mediation: The first step to successful co-parenting
If you and your spouse have children together and have decided to divorce, it is important to understand that your relationship will not end simply because your marriage does. Instead, it will be transformed into a different type of relationship in which you function...
In a divorce, leave the paperwork to your attorney
A recent article suggested that couples going through a divorce should start first with conversations about the emotional side of this life transition, rather than the paperwork. That’s not to suggest that complex legal issues aren’t often raised by...
Why “conscious uncoupling” might be best for your divorce
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her Coldplay-frontman husband Chris Martin made waves earlier this year when they announced their intention to – "consciously uncouple" (aka "divorce"). Though divorce in Hollywood is nothing new, nor is it exactly newsworthy around the...