Dividing Joint Property In A Divorce
One of the biggest challenges in the divorce process is deciding how to divide joint property. No matter whether you have been married for 1 year or for 25 years, you accumulate many things during your marriage that are difficult to part with. But the fact is that agreeing on how to equitably divide all of the things that you own together is difficult. Mediation can be an effective tool for managing this process. Rather than leaving these decisions in the hands of a judge
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If you and your significant other have decided to pursue divorce in the coming months, there are things that you can do now to put your family in the best possible position for success. It will feel good to make some progress, and you can save yourself time and money down the road. Here are some tips for preparing for divorce in the coming year:
As we make our way out of the global pandemic, all of our lives are undoubtedly changed in some way. COVID has impacted our financial security, our jobs, our children’s education, our shopping habits, and the amount of time spent at home. So, it makes sense that the pandemic has also had an impact on how we navigate divorce. Here are some interesting divorce trends we are noticing in 2022
Divorce is a reality of our modern world. As sad as that fact is, given that no one enters a marriage believing that it will end in divorce, it is important to the overall health of our society for services to exist that allow people to emerge from the turmoil caused by divorce with strength, perseverance, and a readiness to live a full life. AMS Mediation understands the complex dynamics between a divorcing couple and how important
If you go through the traditional court system, you should expect a divorce to take anywhere from 6-12 months. During this process, you spend a lot of time waiting for the next step, waiting for schedules to align between the court and the attorneys. In fact, there is a lot of time wasted, that keeps you from being able to move forward with your life. Divorce mediation allows you to settle the terms of your divorce much
Divorce can be expensive. A traditional divorce through the court system is estimated to cost up to $20,000. This is in addition to the expenses related to separate housing, etc that comes with going from living in one household to two. These expenses can really compound the stress of divorce for many couples and even can deter a couple from taking the necessary step. Here are some ways that you can save money