New Divorce Apps Ease Cooperation
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Tech lets you get informed, find professionals, log child support and track details—leading to calm and a sense of control.
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Alimony for Life: Am I Stuck Supporting Him Forever?
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1 QUESTION, 3 LAWYERS: Alimony or "spousal support," as it's often called today, can go for life, though increasingly it's for a specific period of time.
Read MoreSeeking Freeedom? Principle of Parting #3: Don’t Confuse Filing with Closure
/Rushing to make it legal can actually slow down your divorce and make closure harder.
Read MoreHow Good Divorce Lawyers Have Improved Divorce
/We've all heard about "shark" lawyers circulating failing marriages, but some of the best innovations in cooperative divorce and co-parenting come from divorce professionals.
Read MoreOne Question, Three Lawyers: How to Find a Good Mediator
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Dear Splitopia: I want to mediate, but how do I know if a mediator is any good?
Read MoreSame-Sex Divorce Can Still Be a Legal Maze
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Q&A: Divorce equality is an important right. Attorney Michele Zavos explains the benefits of legal divorce.
Read MoreMediation Magic: Creative Ways to Reach Agreement
/"When major disagreements arise, I ask the parties to take turns sitting in the chairs of each child and responding as if they were that child." Lawyer and mediator Don Greenstein on creative ways to help couples agree.
Read MoreMust We Follow State Child Support Guidelines? We Like Our Plan!
/While most states let you opt out of state-mandated formulas, you still need a fair agreement for everyone's happiness. (1 Question, 3 Lawyers)
Read MoreHow Do I Avoid Spending My Savings on Divorce Lawyers?
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1 QUESTION, 3 LAWERS: There are many ways to reduce the legal cost of divorce. Here seven good ones.
Read MoreRead These (Easy) Rules for Successful Step-Parenting
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A stepparent is not a legal relationship, meaning the connection is what really matters.
Read MoreI Was a Typical Divorce Lawyer, Until I Got Divorced
/LAWYERS SPEAK OUT: "I can’t state this strongly enough: the adversarial, traditional legal process can destroy families, and lives."
Read MoreDivorce Settlement 101: Interest-Based Negotiation
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Q&A: Austin-based collaborative lawyer Janice Green on the critical difference between interests and positions.
Read MoreProtect Those You Love in Divorce, and Remarriage
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Want to leave your house to your ex? Let your new spouse make medical decisions for your kids when you're out of town? Make sure your legal documents are in order.
Read MoreWhy a Hollywood Ending Matters in This Divorce
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How Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie divorce affects them, their kids—and those of us who look toward celebs for inspiration. Let's hope it's a good divorce.
Read MoreFlexibility, and 3 Other Key Skills for Collaborative Success
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Cooperating with your ex can save hundreds of thousands in legal fees, and reduce heartache. How to get along, even when angry.
Read MoreShould I Use My Neighbor's Lawyer?
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1 QUESTION, 3 LAWYERS: A divorce can go poorly for a variety of reasons. Interview a few lawyers and see who feels right for you.
Read MoreAre Divorce Laws the Same for Gay Couples?
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1 QUESTION, 3 LAWYERS: Many LGBT couples clip together other laws to cover details of a relationship begun before marriage was legal.
Read MoreSuing to Relocate: How and Why to Avoid It
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Why suing to move away with your children can mean no one wins. Scenes from a good divorce gone bad in Grey's Anatomy.
Read MoreDivorce Mediation Plants Seeds for Family Success
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Q&A: Colorado attorney/mediator Beth Henson details on the process and perks of mediation over adversarial litigation. Info you need!
Read MoreBefore You Remarry, Consider a Prenup
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Far from a vote of no-confidence, a prenup shows an educated awareness of the importance of clarity.
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