Breaking The Pattern of Abuse: Tips For Protecting Yourself

Posted on: 24 January 2016

Going through a divorce can be incredibly stressful. Not only are you dealing with the emotional stress of a failed relationship, but you also have the stress of still caring for children, and going through the legal process of a divorce. This is why it is so important to make sure that you prepare yourself as much as possible to avoid any undue stress. Here are a couple things that you can do to be better prepared.
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Posted on: 7 January 2016

When you are in the process of getting a divorce, negotiating a divorce agreement with your ex can be a daunting task. When you and your spouse are trying to divide assets and determine child custody, it's possible to work with a divorce mediation specialist instead of going to litigation. While the mediation process will still take some time and negotiation skills, a mediator will work with both parties to come up with an agreement that both are amenable to.
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Posted on: 18 December 2015

If you have a special-needs student whose school is supposed to be following an individual education plan (IEP) -- but isn't -- you have to do something. Often the first step involves you talking to the school and finding out why this is the case, but that doesn't always get you satisfactory answers. In fact, it can start you down a road of disputes and alienation. When faced with this situation, you have three immediate paths that you can take.
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Posted on: 2 December 2015

If you and your partner have made the life-altering decision to divorce, you likely are already well aware that the emotional, physical and financial impact on your life could be long-lasting and severe. You can help smooth the way for these changes by taking an interim step in the divorce process; a legal separation. With a legal separation document in place, you and your spouse can address vital issues ahead of the divorce decree, especially financial issues.
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