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Study: Divorce harder on children than a parent’s death, shortens children’s own lives | Deseret News
This is a link to a fascinating study about the effect of divorce on children. I would think that many of these negative effects could be miniumized if the divorcing parents worked more cooperatively. I would think that methods of alternate dispute resolution such...
Do Siblings Help Each Other When Parents Divorce?
This is a great article about children of divorce. I wish more of my divorce clients would consider the effect that their divorce may have on the kids. What is the moral of the story? Parents, watch what you are doing because your kids are watching! Read the Article...
Collaborative Practice Public Service Announcement
Here is an excellent video with information about Collaborative Practice. I am a firm believer that Collaborative Practice is a better way to divorce. By attorneys, mental health professionals and financial professionals working together, a couple facing a divorce...
Working With Attorneys in Mediation
This is an excellent article about how to work with advising attorneys during mediation. I always say, make sure your attorney understands clearly at the first consultation that you are not looking for full blown representation-- just advice. I also agree with the...
The Financial Commitment Ends With The Marriage
I understand that the author doesn't believe in alimony. It's a nice concept to end all financial entanglements with the divorce. But what do you do about the spouse, who gave up career and stayed home to care for the kids? Does that person not deserve some alimony...
No Royal Prenuptial Agreement For Prince William And Kate Middleton
Kate and William have no prenup! I don't know how things work in Britain, but according to California law, any assets currently owned by William or later to be inherited would be his separate property and not subject to division in the event of a divorce anyway....