Michael Aurit
But as a mediator who has been helping couples end their marriage peacefully for nearly 20 years, I can tell you that despite the complex emotions involved, it's not only possible to have an amicable divorce, but it's preferable. You might think that hiring a divorce attorney and "...
Is divorce mediation right for you? If you and your spouse need help sorting out issues around children, property or money, you could look into enlisting a mediator – essentially, a third party who won’t take sides and whose job is to help parties reach an agreement. You can search for...
I recommend that couples going through a divorce with kids first create a plan as to how and when to break the news and tell the children about their divorce. Ideally, the conversation should happen in person, with both parents and all children present. Divorcing parents should also anticipate...
During the divorce proceedings, it’s essential to address these joint accounts and formulate a plan for their management. If left unaddressed, the actions of one party can negatively affect the credit of the other. For example, if one spouse fails to make timely payments on a joint credit ...
Mediation is a voluntary form of dispute resolution which involves a third-party mediator helping the parties to work towards a settlement. Parties use mediation to gain a better understanding of their issues, allowing them to explore ways of resolving the dispute. Mediation is often used to resol...
The less you know about how divorce works, the more intimidating the process will seem to you. Filing for divorce is a foreign and confusing process with a number of steps that you’ll need to complete. You’ll need to fill out certain forms, serve divorce papers on your spouse, and fi...
Part of our service will be to help select a mediator, schedule mediation, and then provide advocacy and advice during the mediation.Final Hearing for DivorceThe vast majority of people end up settling at mediation. That involves creating and signing an agreement that details the outcome of all...
develop resilience during challenging times. Questions we answer in this episode: How can you tell if your child is struggling with divorce beyond what they're telling you?When should you consider bringing in professional help for your children?How do you handle introducing new partners wh...
If you are in the process of getting divorced, IRA assets can be divided by what is called a “transfer incident to divorce." The division must be clearly categorized as a transfer incident in the divorce agreement submitted to a judge or mediator. Not doing so can cause complications, such...