Have you ever thought about what you would like your post-divorce life to look like? Perhaps you would like to travel abroad or move to a quiet Pacific island. Maybe you want to earn an advanced degree. Some people just want to survive their divorce and move on to a...
divorce mediation
You and your ex can still get along during and after a divorce
You know that you do not want a bitter divorce. You do not even want to go to court. You're most interested in divorce mediation, where you work together outside of court and then get your divorce agreement approved when you're done.But can it happen? You only hear...
Some ‘don’ts’ and 1 possible ‘do’ when divorcing
Certain things in life are unavoidable. You can't go swimming without getting wet. If you are an Ohio resident wondering whether to divorce, you can't avoid getting emotional. On one hand, you might feel anger, grief or fear. On the other, you might feel anticipation...
What are the benefits of mediation in child custody cases?
When you and your spouse -- soon-to-be your ex -- cannot agree on a child custody arrangement yourselves, you typically have to go to court and a judge will rule. However, that puts the decision-making power entirely in the judge's hands, which makes some people...
What are good steps to take to prepare for mediation?
The process of mediation as it applies to divorce and other family law issues is one that is still developing in many ways. In the view of many, use of mediation has a number of possible advantages. Perhaps chief among them is that those who choose to use it have a...
What is the key to successful divorce mediation?
Divorce mediation gives you a chance to stay out of court, making decisions on your own and working with a third party to guide you and your spouse through the process. It's typically a faster, low-stress way to reach fair agreements when you and your spouse have not...
How do I know if mediation is a viable divorce option for me?
Choosing the correct route to a finalized divorce in Ohio can be confusing. First, there is the decision as to what type of action you need - legal separation, dissolution of marriage, divorce (contested), or annulment. Then, you may want to examine what kind of...
What are the benefits of mediation in divorce?
The word divorce can bring about a surge of emotions. After you get past the initial shock of hearing the word for the first time from your spouse, you need to begin planning for the future. You won't want to wait long to plan, because you could find yourself in a bad...
3 options for out-of-court custody proceedings
As a parent going through divorce, you certainly want to make the process as easy on your children as possible. You may have heard many horror stories relating to parents fighting over custody of the kids and know that such a situation can have detrimental effects on...
Avoid these five common mediation mistakes
Mediation is a powerful tool for resolving divorces, child custody disputes and other family law matters. It can have many different benefits, including minimizing the financial cost and allowing you to retain control of the outcome. However, because mediation...