Do You Need a Pre-Nuptual Agreement? wedding kiss A friend asked me for advice about talking with his lady love about a prenuptial agreement. My first response was that every couple contemplating marriage should talk about money. Financial issues can...
For Divorce, Do You Need a Lawyer, a Mediator, or Both? divorce order In most cases, I would recommend both, but there are exceptions. In many cases, you can save thousands of dollars by having a mediator help you...
How to Find a Good Family Law Attorney Sonja Aoun by Guest Author Sonja Aoun Choosing a lawyer to represent you in a divorce can be overwhelming. In addition to the more obvious factors to consider, such as experience or...
Spousal Support in Virginia In Virginia there are two ways of deciding about spousal support, also known as alimony. The first is used prior to the divorce. The second is used for the period after the date of divorce. Temporary Spousal Support...
Domestic Violence woman It’s a tough topic. People don’t like to think about it. They don’t want to know how many people are affected by it. According to a 2010 CDC study,* one of every four women and one...
For The Sake Of The Children Not All Dads Are Deadbeats by guest author Dave Flook Sometimes the consequences of our actions are not apparent until it’s too late. Several months ago I was approached by a girl in her...
Stress Management During Divorce The process of getting divorced is extremely stressful for many people. They worry about their kids; they may not have enough money; they suddenly have to make major changes in their lives; they may be riding...
Frustrations of a Family Mediator baby’s face 1. I cannot fix everything for everybody. People have the personalities, anxieties, hostilities, and blind spots that they have, and I cannot always get them to think and speak from the best parts...
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