Few issues in divorce are more packed with emotion than the question of child custody. Where a child will live and how their parents will handle matters concerning their welfare are critical decisions. One of the most useful tasks of mediation is finalizing custody decisions. Parents are able to express their worries and concerns without […]
UPDATE May 2021. One of the biggest divorce issues is determining the health insurance options that are available for the family during the separation and after the divorce. The Affordable Care Act (also referred to as “ObamaCare”) was passed in 2008, making health insurance accessible to everyone. Before that law, health insurance was largely only […]
Resolving conflicts in divorce can be painful and frustrating. When you know a conflict is brewing and dealing with it is inevitable, what do you do? A) Twitch? B) Stop breathing? C) Feel like running away? D) Enjoy the learning opportunity? An informal poll reveals that most people would not choose D. The other choices […]
When a divorce brings lots of conflict to the surface between parents, sometimes it can degrade into a situation where one or both parents begin to involve the children in the disagreements. For example, one parent may divulge inappropriate, negative, or even inaccurate details about the other’s behavior or situation. Determining Parental Alienation Can Be […]
Ongoing financial support of children or an ex-spouse may be part of the arrangements made in your divorce. If so, consider the difficulties the ex-spouse or the dependent children may have if the party responsible for those payments has an untimely death. While it’s possible for the surviving custodial parent to pursue several ways to […]
