By smasterson | Published August 18, 2021 | Posted in Divorce, divorce mediation, Family Law, mediation, Real Estate | Tagged Tags: divorce, divorce mediation, Real Estate, theprovidencedivorcelawyer |
5 Reasons Why Selling Your Home After Divorce is a Good Idea
Divorce is not an ending, but rather the beginning. Divorce is a fresh start. Your environment can be a symbol and reminder of a toxic relationship or difficult time. Changing that environment helps in breaking bad habits and creating good ones. According to James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, (jamesclear.com/atomichabits) “if your environment doesn’t change, Read More
Read MoreWhen compromise gains you leverage
I am a firm believer in mediation and collaboration to resolve disputes. This is particularly true in divorce cases. However, a willingness to work together, doesn’t mean you compromise on every point. This is what causes friction in family law. There are some points that people believe are non-negotiable. There is a middle ground between Read More
Read More5 things to consider when facing divorce
An unintended consequence of the COVID lockdowns is more divorce filings. Regardless of the reason behind your divorce, there are a few things to do before you file or before your spouse files. 1.Get your financial house in order. It is important to understand what comprises the marital estate and what is separate property. Exact Read More
Read MoreShould I get a pre-nup?
Yes, you should. According the theknot.com the three most popular days to get engaged are Christmas Day, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The ‘proposal season’ as defined by theknot.com is from November to February. Whether it’s the holiday spirit that moves people to get engaged or something else, the time is now. The big Read More
Read MoreTop Ten Reasons to Try Divorce Mediation.
Divorce can be stressful, time consuming, costly and fraught with unknowns. Divorce mediation can help you control costs, put you in control of the divorce process thereby reducing stress and allow you, not a judge, to decide the major issues in your divorce. Here are the top ten reasons to try divorce mediation Divorce Read More
Read MoreHow long does it take to get a divorce in Rhode Island?
About 75 days. That is assuming you and your spouse come to an agreement on all terms prior to the initial divorce hearing. Once the court grants the divorce, there is a 90-day waiting period. In some cases, the court will grant an expedited hearing for exceptional circumstances. There are several factors which delay the Read More
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