We've all seen the hard hitting divorce lawyers who tell their clients that they will fight to the death and emerge victorious - no matter the cost. And sometimes that cost can literally decimate your bank account - and your spirit. In my 25 years as a divorce mediation attorney (I now practice in Walnut Creek, CA), I've seen a lot of heartache. Much of that heartache is attributable to the misguided belief that the adversarial process works,...more
When we think about the precious events the mark our lives, we don't tend to put divorce on that list. In reality, we are all reluctant enthusiasts when it comes to divorce. But once we get over the first hurdle of accepting that our marriage should end, we often get a second wind that spurs us to literally prepare for a war. In fact, most of us think of divorce as a fight to death - and one we have to win at all costs. What would you say if I...more
As a divorce mediation attorney in Walnut Creek, CA who has been practicing mediation for nearly 25 years, I've been at the forefront of a process that has now become very commonplace. Mediation for divorce is now a commonly accepted practice for good reason. It works. Not only does it give you concrete tools to navigate one of the most painful passages of your life, it also provides a win-win framework that sets the stage for the relationship you and your spouse will carry forward long after the divorce is completed. This is especially important if you have children. That's because the underlying paradigm for mediation is ultimately one of shared purpose and shared knowledge - not the classic paradigm of win-lose that often creates and adversarial relationship that will only become more contentious with time. Don't get me wrong, divorce mediation is not a paradise without challenges. You and your spouse have to be willing to sit down and talk things over. If there is too much hurt and/or anger, this may not be a solution for you. Ultimately, you and your spouse need to be able to engage constructively with one another and in real time to resolve relevant issues. If that is...more
The idea of getting a divorce seems - at the outset - to be anything but collaborative. In fact, just the mere mention of the word "divorce" conjures images of conflict, stress, and strife that all of us want to avoid like a root canal. Collaborate with the spouse with whom I no longer want to make a life, you're kidding right? Is there really...more
Reasonable Grounds for Divorce By: Jason Crandall About the Author If you are considering getting a divorce there are a few grounds for divorce that can be used. One of those often is declaring bankruptcy. (ArticlesBase SC #3017333) Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ - Reasonable Grounds for...more
The Price of a Divorce By: Oli Osorhan About the Author Oli works full time as a Market Analyst.He graduated in Management.He can help you to grow your computer consulting. For more on teaching and education, be sure to check...more
You Can Prevent Divorce By: Oli Osorhan About the Author Oli works full time as a Market Analyst.He graduated in Management.He can help you to grow your computer consulting. For more on teaching and education, be sure to check...more
A divorce is undoubtedly a traumatic experience for both the parties involved. It is not only the end of a relationship between a couple but also their family in most of the cases. When a divorce takes place many crucial decisions are needed to be...more
There are plenty of ways by which a marriage can get spoiled. Both the partners need to work hard to save their marriage. Unfortunately sometimes none of the partners show interest in their marriage or even bother about their children. They take the...more
If you thought your paperwork pile was out of control before, try getting divorced. It is a serious undertaking with plenty of legal documents, correspondence, meeting notes, and other papers. It can be tempting to throw everything in a box. But we...more
But recently, much clarity has been provided on that part as well. According to official authorities, an immigrant who has experienced spouse abuse can file a green card, application even if a divorce has already been applied for on the grounds of...more