Did You Know The Average Divorce Now Costs $95,000? It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way!

Divorce does not have to be a battle. The only reason that tends to be the case is that most people only know of one thing they can do when they decide to divorce — hire attorneys and go to court. When you do, you are starting a lawsuit, just as if you were suing a landlord for refusing to give you back your security deposit, or a big corporation for stealing your copyright.

But did you know that it is not only possible to get a divorce without ever setting foot in a courtroom? Not only is it possible, the court would prefer it that!

Fact: The happiest you will ever see a judge in his or her courtroom will be when they have just been told that a case has been removed from that day’s schedule because the couple decided to settle privately.

Unfortunately, as the burdens on our court system steadily increase, an air of mystery remains around this valuable process. In this excellent article Arianna Jeret writes about a few commonly held myths about divorce mediation, and the realities you should know.

If you or someone you know could benefit from assistance in decision making during a divorce, contact Falmouth Mediation at 508-566-4159 for a free, no-obligation, private, confidential consultation. We will be happy to discuss the key details of your situation, address any concerns, and help you decide if divorce mediation would be beneficial.

A Healthier Divorce Through Mediation

Are you at the point of divorce, wondering how you to make this significant transition without further damage? The emotional, psychological and financial pain brought about by many separations and divorces can be seriously traumatic.

In this excellent blog posting, Fred Klarer writes how, in a situation that often leaves two grown adults terrified about starting over — financially, emotionally and often psychologically — mediation offers an opportunity to approach divorce in the healthiest, most caring and constructive manner possible. The benefits far outweigh the very low cost of mediation for divorcing couples. The consultation is private, and anyone can reach out with any questions, either alone or as a couple. Mediation is a solution that is designed to prevent more problems from developing in this stressful time.

If you or someone you know could benefit from assistance in decision making during a divorce, contact Falmouth Mediation at 508-566-4159 for a free, no-obligation, private, confidential consultation. We will be happy to discuss the key details of your situation, address any concerns, and help you decide if divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes People Make in Divorce

The stakes are high in a divorce. From divvying up assets to determining child custody arrangements, there's a lot on the line during the legal process -- and a lot of ways to screw it up.

In this blog posting, experts of every stripe -- divorce attorneys, mediators, divorced people themselves -- share the most crippling mistakes they've seen couples make during the divorce process and in the early stages of co-parenting.

If you or someone you know could benefit from assistance in decision making during a divorce, contact Falmouth Mediation at 508-566-4159 for a free, no-obligation, private, confidential consultation. We will be happy to discuss the key details of your situation, address any concerns, and help you decide if divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Maintaining Optimism for a Healthy Divorce

Negative emotions in a marriage, such as anxiety or anger, help us mobilize resources for a challenge. They are your brain’s short-term alarm system, telling you to pay attention because there is a problem, or perhaps opportunity for growth. In order to become our best selves, we must listen to our negative emotions and make a change - whether that’s individual or couples therapy, separation or divorce.

Divorce is incredibly painful. It touches every aspect of life - your children, where you will live, your financial situation, how you engage with your social circle and extended family, and of course your emotional well-being.

How can you stay optimistic during a divorce with all this turmoil? Optimism is the belief that things will eventually get better, even if now is bleak. A divorce is your personal commitment to doing the hard, painful work right now to create a happier, more authentic life for yourself in the future. Whether or not you chose to initiate the divorce, you are moving forward, believing that it will get better.

As you go through such a painful and complicated transition, it may seem impossible to maintain optimism and have a healthy divorce. In this excellent blog posting, Ruth Feinblum offers five strategies to remember and put to use when you are feeling stuck or low.

Expert Advice To Help Decide Whether Or Not To End Your Marriage

Making the decision to divorce is one of the most painful decisions you will most likely face in your lifetime. With so much at stake, especially if you have children, how do you know if divorce is the right move for you?

In this excellent blog posting, a panel of experts offers advice on this critically important question.

The decision to divorce is very personal and one that only you can make. So take your time. Focus on the emotional and financial considerations and think about what's best for your children. And if you do decide to proceed, learn what you can do to keep things as peaceful as possible.