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During COVID-19, divorcing couples turn to Early Intervention Mediation

May 19, 2020 By Patricia Barrett

During COVID-19, divorcing couples turn to Early Intervention Mediation

As we continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and its grip on our nation, couples facing divorce have hit a road block as many family courts have been closed during the lockdown.  While Texas family courts are just beginning to open up electronically, cases in the queue are backing up rapidly. In addition, family law firms and staffs are still scrambling to stay operational during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Financial Planning, Uncategorized Tagged With: divorce financial planning, divorce mediation, early intervention mediation, I want a divorce, Texas divorce mediation

A closer look at Early Intervention Mediation

August 6, 2019 By Patricia Barrett

A closer look at Early Intervention Mediation

Traditional divorce, as most people know it, is inherently adversarial in nature. In a typical "war-of-the-roses" scenario, spouses each hire an attorney and then they battle it out until some sort of agreement is reached.  This type of divorce can go on for many months or even years. Consultants of all kinds may be called in by both sides for “expert” opinions, reviews, depositions and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, Divorce Mediation, Financial Planning Tagged With: certified divorce financial analyst, cooperative divorce mediation, divorce financial planning, early intervention mediation, Texas divorce

Inside a non-litigation divorce process

October 5, 2018 By Patricia Barrett

Inside a non-litigation divorce process

In the past, divorce processes have been primarily adversarial in nature. In a typical divorce scenario, spouses each hire an attorney, and then a variety of expert consultants who advise them on finances and custody plans. This type of divorce can go on for many months or even years, driving up fees and increasing a couple's stress levels, anxiety and animosity. Children can get caught in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Blog, children and divorce, Collaborative Divorce in Texas, Divorce Mediation, Divorce Planning, Divorce Planning, Financial Planning Tagged With: certified divorce financial analyst, early intervention mediation, mediation, non-litigated divorce, Texas divorce

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Divorce and Taxes

Introduction Taxes impact nearly every aspect of life, and divorce is no exception. Yet, many couples are so angry at each other during their divorce proceedings, they fail to recognize a common … [Read More...]

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