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Pet Custody in Divorce

BJ Mann

UPDATE: Who gets custody of the family pet in a divorce? For a long time, the law was not current with how people feel about their pets today. Most pet owners consider their dogs and cats to be family, while the law considered them to be property, like cars, furniture, and other belongings. Whether married, […]

Establishing Child Custody That Works

BJ Mann

A good child custody agreement helps children adjust and be happy like this little girl.

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: Health Insurance Options with Divorce

BJ Mann

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 […]

The Cure for Conflict

BJ Mann

A crying woman with her hands over her face shows how hard conflict can be, especially during divorce

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 […]

Parental Alienation: Poisoning the Well

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Graphic shows the outline of two parents arguing with each other and two children caught in the middle

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 […]

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