Other than in a few exceptional cases divorce always involves conflict. As people separate they both have to start looking after their own interests while they are dividing up their assets and this, naturally, will result in disagreements. Many couples are convinced that if they go before a court a judge will resolve all their
Month: August 2015
How to convince your ex that mediation is best
It is now compulsory for most divorcing couples to attempt mediation before they can use the family law courts to settle the terms of their divorce. However, your ex may be dead-set against mediation and either work the system to go straight to the courts, or to deliberately sabotage the compulsory mediation. If you do
Why the divorce settlement is just the first step for parents and what to do about it
If you have children and you are going through a divorce then you will be having a tough time. Trying to work out how you will supporting yourself financially, how much of your income you will have to give away, how much of your ex’s income you will gain and how and when you will
Establishing A Support Network During Your Divorce
A divorce is a lonely time. The life you thought you had is changing, and although in most cases it is changing for the better, when you are in the midst of a divorce it certainly doesn’t feel like it. Having a strong support network around you is essential to come out the other end
5 Unhealthy Divorce Emotions And How To Deal With Them
Going through a divorce is an emotional time and the recovery process can be slow. However, as important as it is to give yourself the space to grieve and adapt, it is vital that you do not wallow in a set of unhealthy emotions and let the divorce define who you are as a person.
How to plan financially for a divorce
Going through a divorce is a difficult time emotionally. However, it is also a financially difficult time and going alone into a world with insecure finances is terrifying. All divorces, no matter how amicable have a financial impact, as you are splitting a joint income and home environment in two. If you think that a
