Dating Your Ex Spouse

September 25, 2008

It happens all the time, a couple calls it quits, gets divorced and is determined to go their own ways. After a time the couple may come back together and find that spark that brought them together the first time around, opening up a new and exciting relationship. If you are in a position where you want to begin dating your ex-spouse you may be wondering how you proceed. Where do you go from here. The important thing to think about is why you broke up in the first place. Many relationships end... Read more »

Get Smart About Divorce In Arizona

September 24, 2008

Getting a divorce is stressful and straining on the other parts of your life. Everyone from your co-workers to children and friends can feel the tension. But there are ways to ease the tension. For instance, one of the first things you can do to get smart and educate yourself about divorce is to find a great divorce lawyer or mediator. Divorce in Arizona can be just as complicated as in other states, like New York, so you need to find a lawyer that can guide you through the process and answer all... Read more »

Emotional States You Go Through During A Divorce In Arizona

September 24, 2008

Going through a divorce is an emotional time for many people. Although that might seem like the understatement of the year, some people actually don’t feel a range of emotions during a divorce in Arizona or in other parts of the country. Whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing is up to each individual. All emotions discussed here are normal for people to feel during a divorce. Some are so strong that they can impair judgment and make it hard to make rational decisions. Recognizing... Read more »

Deciding if You Should Divorce Yourself

September 23, 2008

While most people understand that an attorney is the best way to go, sometimes there are reasons that you can’t employ the services of one. Perhaps you can’t afford to pay an attorney and need to decide whether you can just represent yourself. If you’re trying to make your decision about representing yourself or hiring an attorney, use the tips and suggestions below to help you decide. What Kind of Cases Are Best to Represent Yourself In? There are a few different cases that don’t... Read more »

Child Custody Arrangements - How to Negotiate the Best Arrangement for Your Child

September 23, 2008

We all want the best for our kids, whether it’s the best schools, the best opportunities and even the best arrangements when it comes to child custody. The first thing we must realize is that cutting our ex spouse out of our child’s life in order to hurt the spouse is NOT what’s best for the child. Never keep your child away from your spouse because you are angry at them. Your child could end up resenting you or being very hurt because they’re unable to see their other... Read more »

Five Tips for Fighting Fair with Your Ex Spouse

September 23, 2008

Unfortunately, sometimes the arguing, fighting and negotiations of marriage bleed through into divorce. This is especially true if you have children. Although sometimes the fighting can’t be avoided, it’s really important to fight fair with your ex spouse. Your children are important and because your ex spouse is their other parent, you will always be connected in some way. For this reason, it’s important to try and make the best of it. Here are 5 tips for fighting fair with... Read more »

Power of Meditation for Handling Divorce Stress

September 22, 2008

If there’s one thing a divorce brings, it’s stress. With the emotional pressure that you’re dealing with as well as the pain, financial stress, child custody battles and everything else, it’s no wonder you’re so stressed out. Stress can act as a silent killer - causing a higher risk of many chronic diseases and health conditions. Just a few of the things it can cause includes diabetes, heart disease, heart attack, weight gain, depression and much more. If you do... Read more »

Arizona Mediation: The Cost-Effective Choice in Divorce

September 20, 2008

When it comes to mediation versus getting lawyers and going to court, many people feel mediation is the “nice” way out. Some people even think they won’t get what they deserve if they go with mediation. That is simply not true. Mediation is just an easier way to get divorced. Arizona mediation professionals know that you are going through an emotional time and most just want to help. Mediators can help you through the legal negotiating aspects of a divorce much easier and more quickly... Read more »

Divorce School: Understanding Alimony

September 20, 2008

If you-re considering divorce, have you stopped to think of the possibility of alimony? Not only is there a possibility that you could secure alimony payments from your spouse, but there is a possibility that you could have to pay alimony payments to your spouse. While divorce is more common today than say, 50 years ago - alimony is still not clearly understood by many people. Here is some more information on alimony and who has to pay it. Divorce school: What is Alimony? Alimony was established... Read more »

Child Custody Secrets - How to Win Custody During a Divorce

September 19, 2008

When you’re going through a divorce and dealing with custody issues - your first thought may be that you should have custody. If this is because it’s in the best interest of your child, by all means, you should pursue it. However, if you are doing it simply to keep your spouse away from your kids because you want to hurt him or her - you should reconsider. The only thing that will accomplish is hurting your children as well and they could grow to resent you for keeping them away from... Read more »