June, 2011 Articles

Collaborative Divorce: The Friendlier and More Cost Effective Way

Many divorces can be difficult, contentious and down right bloody if the spouses are at odds with each other. When this type of activity occurs, the divorce can be more costly, drawn-out and ...
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The Value of Post Divorce Modifications

Life is filled with constant change and we must remain flexible to accommodate changes that are sometimes unexpected or that we have little control over. When changes do occur that make it necessary ...
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New York Joins Rest Of Union In No-Fault Divorce

Proponents Of Bill Hail New Era Of Family Law Many members of the New York legal system have signaled support for the bill that recently passed the state legislature, allowing families to split up ...
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As Economy Improves, So Does Divorce Rate

Families Put Off Divorce In Troubled Times Lawyers and experts have linked the state of the U.S. economy to the rate of divorce, with a series of studies showing couples waiting to take action until ...
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Divorce and Parent Alienation Syndrome: Victim or Instigator?

It's hard enough on children when their parents get divorced but when parents get into alienating the other parent as a means of revenge, some call it parent alienation syndrome or (PAS). This is ...
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How Do You Tell Your Children You’re Getting a Divorce

Getting a divorce has many uncomfortable and difficult aspects that must be confronted, one of those being, telling the children. A common question parents who are getting divorced ask themselves is ...
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Bullying: What Actions You Can Take to Stop It

Bullying has once more come into the spotlight. Last year alone, a total of 34 children committed suicide as a direct result of bullying in the U.S. One of the most recent occurrences involved two ...
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The Responsibility of Will and Estate Planning

Successful people think in futures. They creatively use the resources they have at their disposal and plan for the future - this can and should include planning for the family's future. Many changes ...
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Visitation Rights in Florida

The topic of visitation rights can be a touchy issue for some parents, especially in a heated divorce. In the state of Florida, visitation rights of minor children are now referred to as ...
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