Divorce can be complicated when children are involved, including aspects like custody decisions and child support where necessary. If you are going through the divorce process but have no children, you may believe that this takes away one of the layers of a “common” divorce by today’s standards. However, you may find that divorce is… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘disputes’
Help… my Ex-Spouse Always Badmouths me to my Child
“Your mother doesn’t do it as good as me.” “The reason why your father is late is because he doesn’t care about anything.” “Your parent is a liar and a cheat.” Parental alienation takes place when one parent attempts to interfere with the relationship that the child has with another parent, in a negative way,… Continue reading →
Parenting plan and dispute resolution options
In all divorces where children are involved, a parenting plan must be created, which works for all concerned. What happens if a dispute comes up? How can it be resolved amicably? The most common dispute resolution involves taking your former spouse back to court. What about legal fees? They can really mount up on post-decree… Continue reading →
Child custody battles
Unfortunately, child custody battles are often part of a bitter divorce. Are you and your soon-to-be spouse battling for child custody? If the two of you cannot reach an amicable agreement, be prepared to enter a court room. The judge will make the agreement for you. Today, the mother does not always get custody of… Continue reading →
Can mediation help grandparents?
Statistics show that Orange County has one of the highest divorce rates in the country. It has been determined that every day, about 30+ people initiate divorce proceedings. With many contested or disputed divorces come grandparents are kept from seeing their grandchild. Going through legal channels can become expensive. Family mediation can sometimes be the… Continue reading →
Resolving divorce disputes through mediation
Mediation is a form of negotiation where a neutral third party or mediator facilitates open communication between the couple in an effort to help them resolve their disputes. It is most effective when disputes are relatively easy. Mediation, when successful, hastens resolution compared to litigation that can go on and on. It gives control to… Continue reading →