BJ Mann Divorce Blog

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Processing the Divorce Legal Paperwork

BJ Mann

Photo of divorce settlement agreement on a desk with a pen, folders, and judge

As with any legal proceeding, separation and divorce require a lot of paperwork. The first step each divorcing couple must take is to create a roadmap. This document describes how you will disassemble your marriage and distribute its practical and financial parts. If you have children, the roadmap also covers custody, child support, and parenting […]

The Valley of Indecision: Trial Separation

BJ Mann

Diagram showing the word divorce in the middle with 2 choices coming out of it, yes or no

A trial separation can have a lot of appeal for a couple thinking about divorcing. Sometimes it’s hard to finally admit that a marriage is actually over. At their consultation with me, they inquire how they can work out financials or parenting plans while they “just spend some time apart to see what happens.” If […]

How to Choose a Divorce Mediator

BJ Mann

Image emphasizes multiple ways to go by asking

Choosing the right divorce mediator who will work well with both of you is important. Take the time to consider the qualities you hope to find in the mediator you choose. Here are seven areas to research when choosing your divorce mediator. 1. Does the mediator have financial experience? Divorce has a lot of economic […]

Co-Parenting: There’s an App for That

Mary Anne Shew

Graphic to illustrate cloud-based apps as useful tools

When a family with children separates and occupies two different households, co-parenting requires sharing information, schedules, appointments, and events to keep life running smoothly. I asked my technology manager, Mary Anne Shew, to write a post with her thoughts and recommendations on how software apps can help separated/divorced parents stay up-to-date and reduce misunderstandings.—BJ When […]

Domestic Violence: This Changes Everything

BJ Mann

Word cloud for domestic violence with words about the issue

Domestic violence is a difficult topic to discuss. Yet it must be asked about when a marriage is ending because, if it exists in the relationship, it complicates the divorce process. This post highlights what needs to be considered. Using Web Sites When Seeing Help Note there are links below to organizations working to end […]

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