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Surviving a Gray Divorce - Part 2
While divorce at any age is difficult, divorcing later in life is qualitatively different than divorcing earlier in life. The reason is ...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 25, 20225 min read
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Surviving a Gray Divorce - Part 1
While divorce at any age is difficult, divorcing later in life is qualitatively different than divorcing earlier in life. The reason is ...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 18, 20224 min read
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8 Post-Divorce New Year's Resolutions to Make 2022 Stellar
Certain New Year's resolutions during and after divorce can speed your recovery. If you are divorcing or have been divorced, Ann Gold...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 11, 20221 min read
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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...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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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...

Alan Jacobs
Dec 14, 20213 min read
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5 Reasons Long-Term Marriages Crumble
Ever since Bill and Melinda Gates announced that their 27-year marriage was over, one question has been on the lips of many talk show...

Alan Jacobs
Dec 7, 20211 min read
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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...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 30, 20213 min read
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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...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 23, 20213 min read
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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...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 16, 20212 min read
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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...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 9, 20211 min read
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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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Two Important Changes from the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court
The Probate and Family court has released the 2021 revision of the Child Support Guidelines, effective October 4, 2021. Some key new...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 5, 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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