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How To Get A Divorce The Peaceful Way - Even If Your Ex Is Not On Board!

In my 26 years as a divorce attorney, and especially the last dozen years that I have been a divorce mediator, a phrase I have heard very often when I get up on my soapbox about Peaceful Divorce is, “but you don’t know my ex!” or “it’s not possible to have a peaceful divorce in my situation”. Not so. You CAN learn how to get a divorce the peaceful way, whether your spouse or ex is on board right now or not. Now that may not be what you want to hear because what it does is place the responsibili… Continue

Posted on September 26th, 2008 at 11:01am — 1 Comment

5 Things Divorcing Parents Should Know

Check out this great article from our member Belinda Rachman, Esq. and please share it with anyone you think it might help!

When you had your child or children your life changed from being focused on yourself to suddenly having to consider how all your life choices would impact the kids. That is the way it should be. What is in the child's best interest should always be a parent's top priority especially when considering divorce. The first thing you should know is our adversarial lega…

Posted on September 24th, 2008 at 7:30am —

Is Your Divorce Lawyer on Board With A Peaceful Divorce?

I know that divorce lawyers have a pretty bad reputation when it comes to fueling the fires between divorcing couples. Most people believe that they only want to fight, especially since they make more money the longer the fight goes on. I’m here to tell you as a divorce mediator that this has not really been my experience. Sure, some divorce attorneys prolong the fight, but there really are lots of them out there that do care, and want to help you navigate the difficult divorce w… Continue

Posted on September 23rd, 2008 at 10:57am — 1 Comment

Divorce Doesn't Scar Children - Uneducated Parents Do!

Here is a great article by our own Rosalind Sedacca, CCT, founder of ChildCenteredDivorce.com that would benefit everyone to read, and to pass on:

Divorce is a highly emotional topic. When children are involved the consequences are far more dramatic - and, not surprisingly, so are our opinions. I know there are many people who sincerely believe that no divorce is a good divorce. That children are always and inevitably harmed by the physical and emotional separation of their pare…

Posted on September 19th, 2008 at 6:30pm —