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The New Tax Code’s Impact on Divorce
Divorces are difficult, but add to them the stress of trying to understand tax law, and the road ahead looks even darker. One bright spot...

Alan Jacobs
Jul 16, 20184 min read
My Big Fat Divorce - Learning About Your Options Through The Ending Of A Hollywood Marriage
In 2002 a very funny movie came out. My Big Fat Greek Wedding is the story of a Greek woman who falls in love with a non-Greek man....

Alan Jacobs
Jul 11, 20181 min read
Four Steps for Dividing Marital Property
One of the most important steps in creating a divorce agreement is deciding how you will divide marital (or joint) property. This is...

Alan Jacobs
May 29, 20181 min read
Mediating Your Alimony Agreement - Part 4
This week I'm writing a series of blog postings on mediating your alimony agreement. Yesterday I wrote about how alimony is supposed to...

Alan Jacobs
May 17, 20182 min read
Mediating Your Alimony Agreement - Part 3
This week I'm writing a series of blog postings on mediating your alimony agreement. Yesterday I wrote about how alimony is supposed to...

Alan Jacobs
May 16, 20182 min read
Mediating Your Alimony Agreement - Part 2
This week I'm writing a series of blog postings on mediating your alimony agreement. Yesterday I wrote about why former spouses...

Alan Jacobs
May 15, 20182 min read
Mediating Your Alimony Agreement - Part 1
This week I'm writing a series of blog postings on mediating your alimony agreement. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a major...

Alan Jacobs
May 14, 20183 min read
Issues Specific to a "Grey Divorce"
Grey Divorce typically refers to older adults who, in their 50s, 60s and older, are divorcing their spouses. Research reveals that the...

Alan Jacobs
May 4, 20182 min read
Mediation Complements a "Do It Yourself" Online Divorce
Online programs such as It’s Over Easy can walk you through a divorce process, but should you really, completely, “do it yourself” (DIY)?...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 28, 20182 min read
Secrets a Divorce Lawyer Doesn’t Want You to Know
If you’re the one going through a divorce, your first instinct might be to turn to your divorce lawyer when questions come up. However,...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 22, 20182 min read
Define Your Priorities
A major benefit of divorce mediation is that it allows spouses to creatively craft their own solutions to the unique issues affecting...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 26, 20182 min read
How Long Will My Divorce Mediation Take?
When I first meet with my clients, they often ask me how long the divorce mediation process will take. My answer is: it depends. In...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 18, 20182 min read
Here's What You Need To Know If You Are Heading Toward Divorce
Your marriage is in question and you are contemplating divorce. Before you go down the path, here are a few things to consider: Q. I’m...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 12, 20183 min read
2 Steps to Finding the Best Divorce Mediator for You
Step 1 - Understand the qualifications of a “good” divorce mediator Choosing a mediator qualified to handle your divorce is critical to...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 10, 20182 min read
What to Expect in Your Mediation Consultation
There is no doubt that mediation is a lot less costly than litigation in every way – financially, emotionally and time-wise. The three...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 8, 20182 min read
Same-Sex Divorce Complications
Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages, some couples who decide to call it quits are discovering that...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 15, 20171 min read
What Should We Tell the Children?
One of the most typical questions asked of me by parents who are beginning the divorce process is, “What should we tell the children and...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 27, 20172 min read
5 Financial Tips for a Smooth(er) Divorce
Divorce is stressful for numerous reasons, but one of the most palpable pain points has to do with finances. Whether you’re currently...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 25, 20171 min read
Establishing the Mediation Environment So the Participants Feel Safe and Supported.
As a mediator, a critical part of my job is to establish the framework and ground rules so that the necessary conversations can take...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 16, 20171 min read
Is Mediation a Good Idea for Your Divorce?
Divorces can be brutal. Even if you and your spouse are trying to end things reasonably, you may still need to go through months of...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 13, 20171 min read

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