Alan Jacobs
"Winning" In Divorce: Divorce Lawyer or Mediator?
What is a "win" in divorce? Getting the majority of assets? Avoiding alimony and minimizing child support? Crushing your opponent, i.e.,...
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Alan Jacobs
- Sep 20
- 1 min
Are You Really Ready for Divorce? The 8 Questions You Need to Ask
Your marriage is in question and you're facing a real dilemma. You may be the one who is deciding should you stay or should you go. Or...
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Alan Jacobs
- Sep 6
- 1 min
Tips for Mediating When You Have Teenagers
Mediating issues of child custody when you have teenagers is a much different prospect than mediating issues of child custody for younger...
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Alan Jacobs
- Aug 30
- 2 min
Agreeing to a “Marriage End Date” Can Reduce Stress in Divorce Mediation
In the divorce process, questions often arise over how separated spouses should manage their financial affairs between the time the...
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Alan Jacobs
- Aug 23
- 1 min
Revealing Statistics About Divorce Mediation
TopCounselingSchools.org compiled information and statistics from a variety of sources to illustrate the effectiveness of divorce...
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Alan Jacobs
- Aug 16
- 2 min
The Benefits of Using Mediation for Child Custody Arrangements
Child custody is one of several issues you can resolve in the divorce mediation process. Doing so is, for most people, a preferable...
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Alan Jacobs
- Aug 9
- 1 min
Even if Unsuccessful, Mediation Narrows Down the Issues for Litigation
If you and your spouse are considering a divorce, or if you have already decided that you’re going to split up, you probably realize that...
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Alan Jacobs
- Aug 2
- 1 min
Mediation Helps Establish Good Communication Practices for After a Divorce
There are many benefits associated with using mediation for your divorce. It helps you get through the process more efficiently while...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jul 12
- 1 min
Ending a Marriage? Don’t Get Divorced from Financial Reality in the Process
In many cases, a divorce has more impact on a person’s current and future financial well-being than any other event in their lives. Sound...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jun 28
- 3 min
How Can Mediation Make Divorce Easier on My Family?
Divorce is a major life decision, and it can affect the entire family. Many separated couples who have children worry how the divorce...
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Alan Jacobs
- May 31
- 1 min
How To Prepare For Your First Divorce Mediation Session
The decision to get divorced is often not an easy one. But what happens when you don’t want a full-blown series of court cases...
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Alan Jacobs
- May 17
- 1 min
Divorce Mediation When You Own a Business
When a couple decides to get a divorce and one or both of them owns a business, the process is going to be a lot more complicated....
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Alan Jacobs
- May 3
- 2 min
Key Considerations Before Filing for Divorce
Filing for divorce is one of the most difficult life-changing decisions in a person’s lifetime and one which many spouses are...
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Alan Jacobs
- Apr 12
- 1 min
10 Important Financial Factors To Consider During A Divorce
Navigating a divorce is challenging not only emotionally, but also financially. Given the legal ramifications, emotional stress and...
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Alan Jacobs
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
Am I Entitled to More Because my Spouse Ruined Our Marriage?
There are a lot of reasons why couples decide to get divorced. Financial troubles, lack of communication, continual arguing, unrealistic...
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Alan Jacobs
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
What Does a Divorce Mediator Do and Not Do?
Divorce mediation is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional litigation that allows couples to resolve the terms and...
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Alan Jacobs
- Nov 23, 2021
- 3 min
Making Divorce Mediation Work for You
Mediation is a great solution for many divorcing couples. However, since no settlement can become legally binding without the approval of...
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Alan Jacobs
- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
Are there some cases that should not go through mediation?
The short answer is yes, there are some cases that are not well-suited for mediation. However, it is important not to jump to conclusions...
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Alan Jacobs
- Nov 2, 2021
- 1 min
Divorce Involving Disabilities Can Prove Challenging
In terms of who it can affect, divorce does not discriminate. Individuals of all backgrounds can find themselves facing marital issues,...
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Alan Jacobs
- Oct 26, 2021
- 1 min
Are mediated divorces better for children than litigated divorces?
While every situation is different, mediated divorces are generally better for the children involved than if the divorce goes through...
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