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 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 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
- Jul 26
- 1 min
Your First Appointment with A Guardian Ad Litem
A guardian ad litem can be appointed by a judge in all proceedings for child custody or for dissolution of marriage or legal separation...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jun 14
- 2 min
Why Courts Modify Child Custody and Parenting Time
It is not uncommon for the lives of separated parents to change significantly after their divorce or, in the case of parents who were...
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Alan Jacobs
- May 24
- 2 min
7 Tips for Co-Parenting with a Challenging Ex-Spouse
In this excellent article, Terry Gaspard offers 7 tips for co-parenting (or parallel parenting) with a challenging or high conflict ex:...
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Alan Jacobs
- May 10
- 1 min
Adults Reveal What Their Childhood Was Like After Their Parents Divorced
A Reddit user asked the r/AskReddit community: "Those who are a child of divorced parents, what is something that those of us raised in...
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Alan Jacobs
- Mar 22
- 1 min
How To Continue Raising Your Kids Happily After Divorce
Raising happy kids is one of the most difficult experiences that separated couples face. How do you assure your kids that they are loved...
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Alan Jacobs
- Mar 1
- 2 min
How is Child Custody Determined?
If you have ever been involved in a child custody case or you are about to begin one you most likely have heard the phrase “best...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Defining A Substantial Change Of Circumstances For Custody Modification
After a divorce or child custody determination, one thing that frequently comes up is the desire to modify the court’s order. It is well...
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Alan Jacobs
- Nov 9, 2021
- 1 min
Creating a Perfect Parenting Plan in 6 Steps
At the start, divorce feels like a win/lose situation. One parent may seem to have it all on paper, while the other struggles to make...
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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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Alan Jacobs
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1 min
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....
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Alan Jacobs
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
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,...
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Alan Jacobs
- Aug 31, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Alan Jacobs
- Aug 3, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jul 27, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jun 22, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jun 15, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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