Blog Posts in 2020

Preparing for Divorce Mediation

Not every divorce needs to go through the litigation process. If you and your spouse are interested in ending your marriage through more amicable and cooperative means, you may be considering mediation. Mediation allows spouses to dissolve their marriage by negotiating the terms of their divorce outside of court, along with the assistance of a neutral third-party mediator. Once you and your spouse ...

Why You Should Unplug from Social Media During a Divorce

Social media is incredibly ubiquitous these days, especially amidst a global pandemic where in-person social interactions are few and far between for many of us. However, using social media during a divorce can present many potential risks that may derail your case and negatively impact your settlement. Given how much is at stake, you should not jeopardize it by continuing to share posts online. ...

Do I Have to Go to Court to Divorce My Spouse?

Amidst COVID-19 concerns, many spouses are asking themselves if they can proceed with a divorce without having to attend court. The short answer is, yes, you can get a divorce without going to court. However, you will have to choose an alternative method, such as mediation, wherein you and your spouse will negotiate the terms of your divorce. If you and your spouse are unable to successfully ...

Can I Still Get Divorced if My Spouse Refuses to Sign the Papers?

Divorcing spouses often cannot see eye-to-eye on many of the key issues involved in the process of dissolving their marriage. In fact, some may not even agree on the divorce itself and refuse to sign the papers. If your spouse is refusing to sign the divorce papers, you likely have some concerns about the future and how this process may be affected. Thankfully, as long as one spouse chooses to end ...