Preparing for Mediation

I know this is probably a very difficult time for you. Making the decision to end a marriage can be gut-wrenching. You ask yourself: Should I do this? Should I hire a lawyer? What’s going to happen to the kids? What’ the divorce going to cost? How am I...

Divorce and Social Security

If you plan on getting a divorce or already have one, then you better check with your local social security office about some new rules Congress put into place that affect the benefits you will receive. There are two filing strategies used by married couples to...

Mediation Mis-Information

Just recently I had a husband call who wanted to mediate his divorce rather than have a court fight. His wife agreed and we set up an initial mediation session. A divorce suit had not been filed yet, and the parties were going to file on their own. Unfortunately, the...