Mediation of Financial Issues in a Divorce

Separating finances during divorce is often contentious. There are expectations by each party about what is fair and right. Often, this leads to adversarial proceedings in the courtroom where each dollar is fought over, often at great cost when attor… Read More
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Beginning the Process for a Collaborative Divorce

There is no one path through divorce. Many people assume that when a marriage ends, one party files for divorce and the soon-to-be ex-couple meets in the courtroom to decide everything from child custody arrangements to who gets the big television. W… Read More
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Don't Divorce Me! HBO Documentary on Kids' Rules for Divorce

HBO recently featured a wonderfully honest and fresh documentary on kids of divorce. The 30-minute film focuses on children who have recently gone through divorce. They offer unique perspectives on the realities they face. Even more refreshingly, the… Read More
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Facebook and Divorce

Facebook has become an oft-used tool in divorce cases. Sharing the details of your life on Facebook and other social networking sites may be a great way to keep in touch with friends and family during a difficult time in your life, but it can also be… Read More
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Expectations of the Divorce Process

Expectations are important in your divorce process. However you navigate the system (litigation, mediation, or collaborative law), it is important to keep your expectations in check. Your attorney can be particularly helpful in this regard. This is w… Read More
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Can I Afford to Divorce?

Your marriage may be over and the last thing you want to do is spend anymore time with the person who you want to split from, but in this uncertain economy many couples find that it is becoming more and more expensive to actually get a divorce. Upsid… Read More
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Ten Key Questions for Your Attorney

There are many things to consider when you start to explore your divorce options. Interviewing attorneys can be difficult and sometimes it is hard to gather all of the information you need. Here are ten key questions to ask as you try to determine wh… Read More
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Stress and the Divorce Process

Many of life’s changes bring stress, but few are so stressful as divorce. While you try to maintain a normal, everyday lifestyle for yourself and your children, you must also work through issues that will affect your future. It’s no wonde… Read More
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Minnesota Divorce Mediation: An Overview

An alternative to traditional litigation-based divorce is divorce mediation. When a couple opts to use this method of resolving the issues that attend a divorce, they work together to decide how the divorce will proceed. Both parties work together to… Read More
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Introduction to Family Dispute Resolution

Often, families find themselves struggling with issues that are difficult to work through but are not properly addressed in a court of law. Family Dispute Resolution is an innovative method which enables these families to seek the experience of a qua… Read More
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