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August 04, 2016

One of Us Wants Mediation, the Other Seeks War

August 04, 2016/ Splitopia Staff
One of Us Wants Mediation, the Other Seeks War

1 QUESTION, 3 LAWYERS: Mediation is like doing the tango; you can't quite do it alone. Steps to help a resistant spouse be willing to get along. 

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July 30, 2016

Do I Need a Lawyer AND a Mediator?

July 30, 2016/ Splitopia Staff
Do I Need a Lawyer AND a Mediator?

1 QUESTION, 3 LAWYERS: If your mediator is not a lawyer, hiring one can bring extra confidence—and flag potential problems. 

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July 30, 2016

Why Do My friends Think I Need a Shark Lawyer?

July 30, 2016/ Splitopia Staff
Why Do My friends Think I Need a Shark Lawyer?

1 QUESTION, 3 LAWYERS: Taking an adversarial, blood-letting approach can bring unnecessary expense and heartache. 

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July 27, 2016

Can I Get Free Legal Advice?

July 27, 2016/ Splitopia Staff
Can I Get Free Legal Advice?

1 QUESTION, 3 LAWYERS: Many lawyers will provide general advice on the phone for free. Here's how to ask. 

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January 26, 2016

Getting Along Better After Divorce, Despite Differences

January 26, 2016/ Wendy Paris
Getting Along Better After Divorce, Despite Differences

While adversarial divorce positions marriage and divorce as opposites, collaborative law can make friends of near-enemies. 

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October 22, 2015

For Happy Kids, Keep Your Divorce Out of Court

October 22, 2015/ Wendy Paris
For Happy Kids, Keep Your Divorce Out of Court

Why you do not want a judge to make parenting decisions for you—and how to avoid a court battle over custody.

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May 07, 2015

The D-I-Y Divorce

May 07, 2015/ Wendy Paris
The D-I-Y Divorce

Why we chose to use a storefront divorce "store" to make our split legal. 

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April 16, 2015

Destination Divorce: The Tropical Mediation Vacation

April 16, 2015/ Wendy Paris
Destination Divorce: The Tropical Mediation Vacation

Should you go for a tropical mediation vacation? The founder of DivorceHotel says, "Yes!" Here's why.

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April 01, 2015

2 Team Approaches That Can Save You Thousands

April 01, 2015/ Wendy Paris
2 Team Approaches That Can Save You Thousands

Mediation and collaborative divorce are two of the most important innovations in family law—and can save you money and heartache.

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A recent article in the New York Times poses the question: What should you ask when the love has ended? 

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Taking ownership means embracing your power to create your own future. 

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We have ceremonies and rituals to honor nearly all of life's passages. Increasingly, this includes divorce. 

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Check out our top picks for help with self-compassion, hope, parenting in divorce and more. 

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Splitopian Profile: Dancing Her Way to Serenity and Romance
Splitopian Profile: Dancing Her Way to Serenity and Romance

Violinist and historical musicology doctoral student Meagan Mason always loved music, but had never really danced to it—until she and her husband of eight years split up about a year ago.

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Writer Linda Zukauskas realized she could divorce her dance partner, and still keep dancing. 

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Celebs Split Well, and Focus on Co-Parenting
Celebs Split Well, and Focus on Co-Parenting

Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, a.k.a. Gwyneth's ex, talks about how reading Victor Frankl helped him get through divorce.  

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Why I Got My Ex a Hammock for Valentine's Day
Why I Got My Ex a Hammock for Valentine's Day

Divorce is an interactive relationship, meaning your actions can improve the attitude and actions of your former spouse. Here's how. 

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Good Divorce Weekend: The No-Spending Spree

Not shopping, from Black Friday deals through Cyber Monday specials, made this holiday weekend special for my family. 

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Financial Stress Led This Divorced Mom to Hire a Money Coach, Then Become One

Struggling to make ends meet? Money therapy may be the answer.  How to know when it's time to seek help.

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Should You Have Sex ... With Your Ex?
Should You Have Sex ... With Your Ex?

Is there anything wrong with sex with an ex? It seems innocuous. Not to mention fun. But it's rarely without emotional downsides. 

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Facing a Tough Transition? Create Positive Moments
Facing a Tough Transition? Create Positive Moments

Creating more moments of joy can reawaken parts of yourself or your heritage that may have faded in marriage. 

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Revisiting Vicki Lansky's "Divorce Book for Parents"
Revisiting Vicki Lansky's "Divorce Book for Parents"

Vicky Lansky's Divorce Book for Parents offers a children's Bill of Rights, including the right not be used as a pawn between parents. The author, who was 75, died this week. 

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