If you’re a parent considering divorcing your spouse, you might have come across the term Guardian ad Litem (GAL). While the role of GALs can differ from state-to-state, a GAL in NH will work to ensure that your children’s best interests are considered throughout your entire divorce process. Naturally, this Read more…
With this month — March 19, to be exact — marking the official start of spring, many families are already thinking ahead to summer vacation. For families who co-parent, getting a jump on these plans is a smart idea. Many co-parents are understandably daunted by the prospect of navigating weeks of unstructured time when their children are out of school. However, it is possible to ensure a happy and harmonious summer vacation for everyone.
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Spoiler alert: no, it’s not finances!
If you ask most people what the number one cause of divorce is, they will probably reply: finances. This has been a long held belief and while money is certainly a factor in why many marriages end in divorce, it’s actually not the leading cause these days.
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Not to put a damper on the holiday spirit, but the truth is, the post-holiday season is prime time for splitting up. In fact, research suggests that divorce rates may increase by as much as 1/3 after the holidays, which means our office sees an uptick in calls and referrals.
The question is, Why? What is it about the holiday season that results in more divorces?
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Even when it’s the best option for both parties involved, few people actually want to go through the painful and often costly process of divorce, which is where divorce mediation is a solid alternative. In fact, mediation is the casual name of a well-established process called Alternative Dispute Resolution or ADR.
Mediation or ADR can mean very different things, depending on the type of case in question. Before we dive into specific details, regarding divorce mediation and whether it’s the right solution for you, we’ll review the general point and practice of mediation as a form of resolution.
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