Sometimes, marriages can fall apart with little warning. Other times, they become more stressful and less harmonious as the years pass. Some people are quick to consider divorce. They do not associate any stigma with the decision to end a marriage and are eager to...
Divorce
3 benefits of amicable dissolution instead of contested divorce
Couples preparing for divorce have a lot of complicated decisions ahead of them. Spouses have to figure out what to do with their resources and financial obligations. If they have children, they have to work out custody arrangements. There may be a need for financial...
What makes a collaborative divorce unique?
Couples hoping to end their marriages in Ohio have several options. Ohio allows some couples to pursue dissolution. This is a form of uncontested divorce in which the spouses establish their own terms for custody, support issues and property division before involving...
What you should expect when separating from a narcissist
Divorce is not often an easy process, and when you add a narcissistic partner into the mix, it can become even more challenging. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a psychological condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a constant need...
Low-conflict divorces are fairly common
It is easy for people to see why many high-conflict divorce cases occur. If someone has an extramarital affair, for instance, outsiders fully understand why their spouse may file for divorce and why the divorce itself may be a contentious process. The same is true...
Tips for communicating with your ex as you split up
The dissolution of your marriage is meant to be a joint process. You and your spouse are meant to work together to end the relationship. If this is not to be, you’ll need to navigate a contested divorce that must be litigated. If it’s going to be a joint process, then...
Six reasons to mediate your divorce
Divorce is a difficult time for everyone involved. Whether the parties are amicable or if there is hostility involved, it is hard to make the decision to divorce and the process of divorce is harder, especially if you have children and assets to divide. In fact, there...