Why Mediation Fails – Part 2 In April, I discussed many of the common reasons why divorce mediation fails. In part 2 of this blog, I address some of additional frequent reasons for failure. Timing: On party is not ready to discuss the issues. Despite court orders to attend mediation, one party may not be…
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Understanding the basics of various insurance policies is important when going through the divorce process. As you have probably had joint policies on everything with your spouse, after the divorce, new insurance will almost certainly be required. So here is some information about the basic types of policies you should understand. Auto: This insurance covers…
We believe that divorce mediation is the best way to approach any divorce situation. Whether for a full divorce or post decree modification, consider mediation. Even if you do not have any agreements and know nothing about the system, you can trust us to make your experience as painless as possible. Here is what three…
Hennepin County Family Court Judge Bruce Peterson of Minneapolis wrote an editorial for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, wherein he indicated that it was “time, perhaps, to get courts out of divorce.” Judge Peterson stated recently that “the current system of family law may be beyond improvement.” He also stated, “it is amazing to me that…
DIVORCE FITNESS While going through divorce, or any other emotional trauma, the best thing you can do for yourself is to incorporate a little fitness into your life every day. The pumping of blood through your system with the cleansing sweat will help flush out the toxins that are giving you that depressed feeling. There…
10 THINGS TO GET YOUR MIND OFF DIVORCE. No matter how easy a divorce may be, it always is mentally distracting, creating a hole in your life that you need to fill. Getting you mind off your of it helps you find new groves in life. For some this is easy, while for others their…
JUDGES DON’T Love Your children! At our annual Family Law Bar Associatio meeting a while back, I spoke with a good friend who also happens to be one of the local district court judges. The judges is a parent and has raised very successful chilrend. We were dicussion mediation the great benefits it has over…
As a divorced spouse, you my be entitled to receive Social Security benefits based upon your ex’s earning hsitory if you meet a number of criteria. This is true, even if your spouse remarries (However, you may not remarry): Your marriage lasted 10 years or longer; You are unmarried; Your are 62 or older; The…
SPRING BACK AFTER DIVORCE Now that spring has arrived and you have survived the terrible 4 (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Valentines Day), it is time for the new you. I’ve been in your shoes and nothing makes you come feel alive again a new attitude. Easier said than done, I know. But here are…
Why Divorce Mediation Fails. Despite all the advantages of mediation, my experience has shown there are three main reasons why the mediation process fails in a divorce case. If you aware of them and can avoid these pitfalls ahead of time, your mediation stands an extremely high chance of being successful. Secret keeping – Something…