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How to Get Your Spouse to Agree to Mediation
One of the initial challenges in mediation that you may face is getting your spouse on board to give it a try. When your marriage is...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 14, 20202 min read
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Finding Joint Custody Solutions Through Mediation
There are several major advantages to mediating your divorce compared to litigation. Among the biggest advantages is that mediation...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 7, 20202 min read
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3 Myths About Divorce Mediation [VIDEO]
Susan Ingram, a divorce attorney and mediator, has put together this short video debunking three of the most common misconceptions...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 12, 20191 min read
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I Don't Have to Continue to Pay Alimony If I Lose My Job, Do I?
In every divorce mediation, the payor of alimony is afraid of becoming unable to meet their obligation. This is invariably based on a...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 5, 20192 min read
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What Happens to the House in Divorce?
You’re getting a divorce and it’s time to figure out major questions like: What happens to the house in a divorce? Who gets the house in...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 15, 20191 min read
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Resolving the Unknown: How Mediation Helps You know the Future in Custody Cases
A big problem with litigating a custody arrangement are the unknown consequences of asking a judge to determine what’s best for your...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 1, 20193 min read
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10 Things You Need To Know About Divorce and Taxes
When you divorce you will be subject to a new set of rules when filing taxes. Understanding the rules governing tax in relation to...

Alan Jacobs
Sep 24, 20192 min read
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Implementing Your Parenting Plan
Too often, co-parents put together a Parenting Plan, without a lot of consideration for how to implement the plan. Sometimes one or both...

Alan Jacobs
Sep 17, 20192 min read
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5 Mediation Strategies for a Successful Divorce Agreement
There are many benefits to choosing mediation for your divorce. And, as Leah Hadley writes in this exellent blog posting, it’s also...

Alan Jacobs
Sep 10, 20192 min read
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The Positive Ripple Effects of a Successful Divorce Mediation
Picture this: a couple comes together to resolve their divorce issues with a divorce mediator. This results in successful divorce...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 27, 20193 min read
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6 Things to Consider When Going Through a Gray Divorce
One would think that divorce in couples over the age of fifty, together for years, would not be as common as for younger couples;...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 20, 20193 min read
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Can We Use Divorce Mediation to Handle That?
Mediation can handle any of the issues that might come up in your divorce. The only difference between addressing these issues through...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 13, 20193 min read
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What NOT To Do Before Divorce Mediation [VIDEO]
Like Jennifer Safian, a divorce mediator in New York City, I offer couples a free, no obligation consultation so that they can meet and...

Alan Jacobs
Aug 6, 20191 min read
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Premarital Cohabitation and Alimony
Although common law marriage is not legal in Massachusetts, it is important to recognize that Massachusetts courts often consider...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 30, 20192 min read
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10 Benefits of Divorce Mediation
An impending divorce is profoundly stressful and vulnerable because of the potential loss and uncertainty of so many areas of life,...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 23, 20191 min read
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Use Mediation to Keep Your Divorce Records Private
Thinking about “the public record” when you’re in the middle of a divorce isn’t easy. Your head is already spinning, your heart is...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 16, 20192 min read
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How a Litigated Divorce Ruins People
The antagonistic nature of litigation often results in otherwise cooperative people thinking that their spouse is out to get them, even...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 9, 20191 min read
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Assets Can Be Complicated: The Use of Experts
Many people don’t realize that divorce mediation can include outside experts who assist divorcing spouses with complex financial issues....

Alan Jacobs
Jul 2, 20192 min read
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Why Reaching A Divorce Agreement Is Better Than Going To Trial
As an experienced divorce mediator, I often hear from potential clients in long term marriages or relationships that come in for a...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 18, 20192 min read
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Retirement Accounts in Divorce: Five Common Questions
Valuing and dividing retirement accounts is more complex than most divorcing couples expect. In this excellent blog posting, the Divorce...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 4, 20191 min read
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