Divorce Mediation: What To Expect And How To Prepare
Divorce mediation is a form of dispute resolution in which a mediator assists divorcing couples voluntarily to reach a settlement that is equally suitable to both parties.
Mediators are often lawyers; however, there are other professionals, such as social workers, trained in the area. It is important that the individual is adept at mediation and family law issues so that the final settlement can withstand the scrutiny of the courts. Mediators cannot give legal advice,
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What to do With Life and Health Insurance After Separation or Divorce
Life and health insurance are matters that are frequently overlooked in a divorce or common-law separation. Greater emphasis is placed on child custody and child support, spousal support, property division and adjusting to being single again. Yet, life and health insurance are important financial considerations that must be addressed in the divorce process.
Life insuranceOften, spouses purchase life insurance as a financial buffer for loved ones should they prematurely pass.
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The Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Custody Cases
Child custody is one of the most important decisions in a divorce or common-law separation. Besides establishing parental responsibilities, it sets the tone for how well a child re-adjusts after his or her family situation has changed. Most families can amicably settle on child custody arrangements, for others, it’s a matter for the courts to decide.
Court cases are complicated enough, as judges must decide on the best custodial circumstances for the child.
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How to Survive Marriage During a Pandemic
Coronavirus restrictions have begun to ease across the country, but the effects of the pandemic are still evident in many aspects of daily life, and the new normal that the virus necessitated has left cracks in many relationships. For this reason, it is expected that there will be a spike in divorce numbers in the months to come.
If your marriage has been under stress during the pandemic, but you want to avoid divorce,
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What Happens to a Shared Business During a Divorce?
When a couple decides to end their marriage in divorce, one of the many issues they must think about is the division of assets. While spouses can usually find a middle ground when it comes to assets such as vehicles and the family home, other assets can be more difficult to share. The matter of sharing assets can become complex in situations such as when both spouses have an ownership stake in a business.
If you are wondering how you can go about dividing a shared business,
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The Importance of Family Counselling During a Divorce
Divorce can, in many ways, feel like a loss comparable to the death of a loved one. As with any other loss, you may go through the stages of grief as you process your divorce.
At first, you may find it hard to accept that your marriage is over, and you may think you and your spouse will get back together. As denial slowly fades, you may then feel sadness and uncertainty about your future.
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