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Barney Connaughton on divorce and mediation: custody, support, property, and how the process works.
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The Case for Divorce Mediation: Where you are now, and where you want to be
The Case for Divorce Mediation As a divorce attorney and mediator, I see many couples in my office who are at the beginning of the process and who are trying to gather information to determine the best way to move forward with their case for divorce. In choosing a way to proceed, it is valuable […]
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Shout It From The Mountaintops, Divorce Mediation Is An Option!
I recently completed a final divorce mediation session with a couple who were signing the final documents memorializing their agreement to be filed with the Court. I asked them about how they came to choose mediation versus them each hiring attorneys to handle their divorce. The Wife responded that she was driving past my office […]
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Top 10 Benefits to Mediation When Divorcing – Part Two
When you invest in mediation instead of heading straight to court, you design your own agreement, rather than allowing others to make decisions for you. The agreement that you create in mediation includes everything that is important to you both. If you and your former spouse are able to work out a divorce agreement through […]
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Top 10 Benefits to Mediation When Divorcing – Part One
When you are getting a divorce, mediation has a number of benefits. From spending less money to keeping your business private, mediation can give you the resolution you want without spending hours in the court room. If you and your former spouse are able to work out a divorce agreement through mediation, it is the […]
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What You Need to Know About Divorce Litigation and Mediation
When you and your spouse make the decision to file for a divorce, you have choices. While you might believe that your only answer is to battle in court for what you want, this is almost never recommended. Divorce mediation gives you the opportunity to work out a divorce agreement with your spouse, while litigation […]