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December 17, 2013

Divorce mediation is an excellent alternative to traditional divorce litigation. Mediation typically costs less, works faster, allows complete customization of your settlement, reduces conflict, and teaches negotiation skills you can use throughout your life. As great as divorce mediation is,…

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Communicating Through Divorce: Listening When It’s Hardest

Written by guest writer, Deb Porter, owner of HOLD. Divorce is one of life’s most challenging experiences. It’s hard enough to navigate the practicalities, but when emotions run high and trust feels shattered, communication can seem nearly impossible. How do you listen and respond...

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Who Pays the Bills During a Divorce or Separation? Paying Bills While a Divorce is Pending

When a couple is in the process of getting a divorce, they are working with their separate attorneys’ advice to reach an agreement and work toward an eventual finalization. It’s a process that unfolds over time, typically over the course of a year or more. Along the way, household bills...

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How Soon Can You Get a Divorce After Marriage? Divorce Right After Marriage

The “honeymoon phase” of a marriage, typically the first six months to a year, has been romanticized by popular culture as an exciting time of joyful adjustment to the new commitment between partners. Adjustment is certainly a major part of any new marriage, but for some couples, the joy...

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