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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,...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 2, 20211 min read
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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...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 26, 20211 min read
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Divorce Myths
When you’re going through a divorce you will have to make more major life decisions than you will at almost any other time in your life....

Alan Jacobs
Oct 19, 20211 min read
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Enforcing Family Court Orders With Contempt Actions
Court-issued orders during or after divorce, such as a child support order or visitation schedule, are legally binding. Failing to abide...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 12, 20211 min read
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How to Make Divorce Mediation Work For You
Your life was building with a marriage, career and growing family, but now it’s not. Divorce isn’t merely a thought. It’s what’s...

Alan Jacobs
Sep 28, 20211 min read
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Why Divorce Among Older Couples Is Soaring
In this excellent blog posting, Dr. Carol R. Hughes and Bruce R. Fredenburg write about a silent revolution that has been unfolding for...

Alan Jacobs
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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How To Make School Your Child’s Ally After Divorce!
Returning to school after their parents have separated or divorced can be difficult for any child. You can ease the transition, however,...

Alan Jacobs
Sep 14, 20211 min read
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Using Mediation When You Decide to Separate
Some couples reach a point in their marriage where they are considering divorce, but they are not sure about taking such a permanent...

Alan Jacobs
Sep 7, 20212 min read
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Talking to Your Kids About Divorce - The Most Difficult Conversation of All!
Challenging conversations can actually bring your family closer, as difficult conversations can be opportunities for growth. Talking to...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 31, 20211 min read
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How to Sell Your Home Amicably During Divorce
If getting a home prepped and ready to sell is a challenge normally, it can seem nearly unachievable during a divorce. Monica O’Neal, a...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 24, 20211 min read
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How To Keep Your Stuff Through Divorce
Dividing property in a divorce process can be an emotional and difficult process. It’s common for each party to often feel that the...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 17, 20211 min read
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Divorce Does Not Have to Leave You in Major Debt
A recent article in Yahoo!money about the increasing interest in divorce loans as the country continues to deal with the unprecedented...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 10, 20213 min read
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Your First Appointment with A GAL
So, your attorney tells you that a guardian ad litem has been appointed in your case. He or she oftentimes hands you a copy of the...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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New Study Further Strengthens Case For Shared Parenting After Divorce
Yet another study has been published showing the benefits shared parenting offers families. This one indicates that it’s not only fathers...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 27, 20213 min read
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Decision Fatigue: Why Smart People Make Bad Divorce Decisions
Decision fatigue is the mental and emotional drain you feel after you’ve made too many decisions in a short period of time. It’s the...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 13, 20211 min read
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4 Ways You Can Be The Parent Your Kids Need Post-Divorce
Divorce can be devastating when you’re a parent. You can’t just crawl into a hole and grieve, rant or rage. You must still care for the...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 6, 20213 min read
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Now More than Ever, Creativity is Needed in Divorces
We live in an uncertain world where things can change radically at the drop of a hat. We experienced this last year in a huge way with...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 29, 20213 min read
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How to Prepare for Divorce – 54 Experts Share Their Best Tips
Going through a divorce or legal separation is a complicated and overwhelming ordeal. So if you’ve made the decision to divorce or are...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 22, 20211 min read
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Enforcing Visitation When Denied Court-Ordered Parenting Time
When your ex denies you visitation on your court-ordered schedule, it can be an incredibly frustrating experience — particularly if it...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 15, 20214 min read
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4 Reasons Not to Buy Something Big During Your Divorce
Are you going through a divorce and also thinking about making a big purchase? Think again. Here are four reasons why your big purchase...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 8, 20212 min read
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