After a divorce, shared custody may feel like a burden. You both care about your little ones, but working together may give you some apprehension. How can you work together without arguing? According to Today's Parent, collaborating with your ex may help the two of...
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Divorce Mediation
What do you know about mediation pitfalls?
Rather than go to court to dissolve your marriage, you and your current partner want to mediate your divorce. You never tried an alternative dispute resolution before, so how do you make it work? San Diego County Bar Association breaks down common mediation pitfalls....
How does Massachusetts divide property when couples divorce?
In Massachusetts, divorcing couples must divide their marital property and assign their debts between spouses. Couples can make a fair arrangement on their own, or a judge or arbitrator can decide on their behalf if they cannot reach an agreement. Learn more about the...
Important factors for hiring a mediator
People may decide to seek mediation during the divorce process. As they select a mediator, there are several factors they should consider. Mediators may have diverse backgrounds. According to Money Crashers, some mediators may have a background in family law, while...
Why a judge might rule for mediation in a divorce
Sometimes during divorce proceedings, a judge may rule that certain disagreements go to mediation, while they focus on more challenging issues where the two parties are less inclined to agree. A type of alternative dispute resolution, mediation is generally a cheaper...
Develop a plan for cooperative custody before mediation
Mediation can be faster, less expensive and more confidential than a contested divorce. But more important than anything else, it can also lead to the best outcome for your children if you come prepared. Maintaining cooperation with your partner can be vital to the...
Divorce mediation and other options for ending one’s marriage
When it comes to getting a divorce, there are a number of options open to Massachusetts residents. Why? A one-size-fits-all approach to ending a marriage simply does not work. This week, this column will discuss all of the divorce options available, including divorce...
Mediation, a better way to divorce
Are you thinking about ending your marriage? Are you worried about dragging things out in court? Guess what? Massachusetts residents do not have to litigate their divorce cases. For some couples, mediation may be a better way to get through the dissolution process....
How to know if divorce mediation is not the right choice
Numerous Massachusetts residents who are looking to end their marriages do not want to go to court. Divorce mediation may be a good fit for some couples and will allow them to keep their cases from going to trial, but it may not work out so well for others. How can...
More people are choosing divorce mediation over litigation
Divorce litigation is not a thing of the past, as numerous individuals in Massachusetts still need to go to court to resolve certain issues regarding their dissolution settlements. However, more people are choosing to forgo litigation and are turning to divorce...