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High Conflict Divorce Litigation Can Turn in to a Very Long and Expensive Legal Proceeding. Here are Some Facts to Consider.

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II have been handling high conflict divorce litigation cases for over 40 years. As part of my practice, I have encouraged collaborative settlement efforts in divorce cases for decades. This is due in large part because of the emotional and financial costs and damage attendant to high conflict divorce Court litigation.

I have found that there is little information online about how grueling and expensive this high conflict divorce litigation battle can become. So, I thought it might be worthwhile to lay out what could be involved in the Court process for folks thinking about ending their marriage to consider before jumping into filing a divorce Complaint. I am not trying to scare anyone. This blog is intended to shed light on what can happen to those embarking upon the battleship “Divorce”. It hopefully can also serve as an “eye opener”and justification why it makes sense to avoid escalating to high conflict divorce litigation as one starts to consider how to dissolve their marriage.

OVERVIEW OF THE OHIO DIVORCE COURT LITIGATION PROCESS.

The divorce Complaint is filed typically with a request for temporary orders and restraining orders

Will I Likely Be Happier After My Divorce?

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Will You Find Happiness After Divorce? Insights & Tips

Many of my divorce clients ask, “Will I find happiness after divorce?” While there’s no guaranteed answer, many people do find greater peace, freedom, and fulfillment after ending a marriage that wasn’t working. There are steps you can take to keep you from becoming paralyzed by the divorce process. From reports I hear from my former clients, the answer to this question is usually “Yes “!

How Common Is Happiness After Divorce?

I am a bit of a geek when it comes to looking at statistics. I saw an article a while ago on MovingPastDivorce.com regarding a survey that Terry Gaspard commissioned. Terry is a licensed social worker and counselor in Rhode Island. Reading her bio and a recent interview with her by Social Work Guide, she appears very accomplished. Click here to read that interview.

Ms. Gaspard, through her company, recently contacted more than 2,000 people who had been divorced for at least three years. She wanted to probe findings about post-divorce loneliness and fears about meeting new people. Her hope was to produce a survey that … Read More... “Will I Likely Be Happier After My Divorce?”

Mother’s Day Tips for Newly Divorced Moms

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Embracing Change on Mother’s Day After Divorce

Mother’s Day is a day for moms and their children to celebrate the special bond that they share. However, if you are a mom who is recently separated or divorced, Mother’s Day after divorce may feel different from past celebrations. Even if you know terminating the marriage was the best for all, you may still feel emotions of sadness, guilt or loneliness.

If you are experiencing any of these negative emotions, it is beneficial to acknowledge these feelings rather than ignore them or try to sweep them under the rug. Give yourself permission to feel whatever you feel and allow yourself to recognize these emotions to start the process of moving on.

Think of it as an opportunity to establish new traditions that will make Mother’s Day after divorce a meaningful celebration for both you and your children. Unless your children are old enough to plan things for you, you are probably alone in making it a special day for you all. This is not a sad time but a great opportunity to move on and create meaningful memories.

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Maintaining Good Communications with Your Spouse During a Divorce is Important

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Is your divorce not going well? Communication during divorce plays an important role in achieving a better outcome

It would seem to go without saying that good communication between a couple is an essential part of a good marriage. However, did you know that establishing communication during divorce between the two spouses, is just as important when navigating the often-turbulent waters during a divorce? As a married couple you may have had good communication, or perhaps your lack of communication was one of the reasons for the divorce.

No matter what has happened in the past it is important to be able to communicate with your soon to be ex. You may be experiencing sadness, anger, stress, frustration, among other emotions, but by establishing an effective means of communication is an important part to help the process move on more smoothly.

You might be tempted to minimize contact with your ex, however this is not the way to go. If children are involved, you will have to communicate with your spouse for many years to come. However, if you were married to an abusive person or … Read More... “Maintaining Good Communications with Your Spouse During a Divorce is Important”

Ending Your Marriage? How Alternative Dispute Resolution in Divorce Might Help

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Divorcing couples are increasingly turning to Alternative Dispute Resolution in divorce to avoid the stress and cost of litigation.

Three Proven Ways to End a Marriage Without Going to Court

Most people expect a divorce to be like a courtroom drama movie with intense arguments and conflict in front of a judge. Many people are opting to remove this drama and amicably settle divorces outside of the courtroom.

There are three main types of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods to resolve disputes without the traditional litigation battles. They are mediation, collaborative divorce and the hybrid approach (a combination of both). Each ADR method has its own strengths. The right one for you depends on your situation, your goals, and your relationship with your spouse. Each method of Alternative Dispute Resolution in divorce offers unique benefits depending on your needs.

MEDIATION:

What is Mediation in Alternative Dispute Resolution?

Mediation is utilizing a neutral third party (a Mediator) to help communicate, identify issues, and reach agreements. The Mediator will not make any decisions or take sides but facilitates and fosters productive conversations. Private mediations will be less formal and … Read More... “Ending Your Marriage? How Alternative Dispute Resolution in Divorce Might Help”

Did Your Ex-Spouse Take the Easter baskets? resurrection after the crucifixion of divorce…

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10 Steps Toward Emotional Healing After Divorce

PUBLISHER’S NOTE:

If you’re struggling with emotional healing after divorce, you are not alone. Often that paralysis is largely due to the trauma resulting from a high conflict and expensive legal brawl in divorce Court. I have seen the harm that the “win at all cost” attitude causes.

The first of this year, I formed MuesLaw to try to assist folks wanting to end their marriage to first consider the use of a more holistic collaborative divorce process before jumping into divorce litigation. I have learned that using this approach can be incredibly beneficial to help individuals transition to the next chapter in their lives in a much more healthy manner.

My philosophy about utilizing a more peaceful and mindful marriage dissolution process is not a new one. Below is a blog article that I first wrote 16 years ago!

Emotional Healing After Divorce? Let Easter be your Resurrection of Life

Holidays for those that have become divorced can be very difficult times. Easter is no exception. Have old memories of good times and happiness morphed into feelings of anger, … Read More... “Did Your Ex-Spouse Take the Easter baskets? resurrection after the crucifixion of divorce…”

Blast From The Past: In Camera Interviews of Children in Divorce Court

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An in camera interview in child custody cases allows a judge to privately speak with a child to better understand their needs without parental pressure.

In Camera Interview during Child Custody Cases: What Judges Are Really Listening for in These Private Talks

What is an in camera interview? The phrase “in camera” is a Latin term defined in Black’s Law Dictionary as: “In chambers; in private.” The interview does not involve a camera or a videotape at all! If a party is asking for the Court to have an in camera interview of a minor child, the request is for the Judge or Magistrate to interview the minor child privately with neither parent or his/her attorney being present. An Appellate Court in Michigan said it very well years ago . . .

“A child custody determination is much more difficult and subtle than an arithmetical computation of factors. It is one of the most demanding undertakings of a trial judge, one in which he must not only listen to what is said to him and observe all that happens before him, but a task requiring him … Read More... “Blast From The Past: In Camera Interviews of Children in Divorce Court”

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