Posts Tagged ‘Divorce Mediation’
Divorce Preparation: BUDGET
Preparing a divorce budget, often overlooked, is a simple yet crucial step in the divorce preparation process. While it may not be the most enjoyable task, understanding your future needs and expenses will empower you to make informed financial decisions during the divorce process.
Read MoreHow to File for Divorce After Mediation
Because mediation resolves all the terms of your divorce up front—property division, debts, alimony, custody, and support—you can skip the high legal fees and drawn-out court battles. Once you and your spouse have signed a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA), the hard part is behind you. All that remains is to file the necessary paperwork and receive your divorce decree from the court. When you have completed mediation and are ready to move forward, here are a few options for filing your divorce documents in Pennsylvania:
Read MoreWhat to Expect at Your Divorce Mediation Session
The mediation structure is similar to a business meeting, where each of you will actively participate and offer and discuss proposals about the financial terms of your agreement.
Read MoreDivorce Best Practices
Be Prepared: Make a list of your assets, debts, and possessions, and decide on your priorities. You can also create a budget and a list of what is most important to you. Gather bank statements, and start to organize your finances.
Read MoreImportance of a 1st Draft in Mediation
When going through a mediated divorce or separation, one of the most important documents you will need is a written Settlement Agreement or Parenting Plan. These documents outline how assets, debts, child custody, spousal support, and other key matters will be handled post-divorce or separation. But before a final agreement is reached, the first draft plays a vital role in shaping the final outcome.
Read MorePREPARE YOURSELF
The key to a smooth mediation process is preparation. Your mediator may ask you to gather documents to prepare for your session. These documents should include property and debts owned both individually and together.
Read MoreNext Steps After Divorce or Separation Mediation
What to Expect After Divorce Mediation
If you have recently completed mediation, you have taken the best possible path towards a brighter future. Mediation takes courage, patience, and a commitment to a peaceful outcome. After divorce mediation, there are a few important next steps to ensure a smooth transition.
Let’s Talk Co-Parenting
Early during the divorce or separation process, parents will face the issue of how to handle shared parenting time and finances. In most cases, parents strive towards shared parenting time so that the children can spend time with both parents. The key is to take into consideration each parent’s work schedule, the children’s school schedules,…
Read MoreLet’s Chat!
Curious about mediation? Start here! Let’s Chat! The first step is to schedule a consultation or 15-minute chat to discuss your specific needs and situation. A brief conversation can help you discern whether the mediation method is the right choice for your family. Schedule a FREE and confidential chat here: Let’s Chat! Sample Script If…
Read MoreThe Six Stations of Divorce
As couples divorce, they may experience different phases during the process. In 1970, anthropologist Paul Bohannan proposed a model consisting of six stations, or types, of divorce: EMOTIONAL, ECONOMIC, CO-PARENTAL, COMMUNITY, LEGAL and PSYCHIC. The mediation method is a gentle tool to help guide couples through these stages of the divorce process. THE EMOTIONAL DIVORCE:…
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