The Benefits Of Going Through Mediation In Divorce

Question: My attorney advised me to present a motion for mediation. Is this a good idea? What are the benefits of mediation?

Accessing Account Passwords During Divorce

Question: During our marriage, my wife and I stored all of our account passwords on a sheet of paper in our home office. During mediation, we agreed to provide the previous three months of bank statements, which should include credit cards. I handed mine over, but she has refused to …

4 Tips For Divorcing Amicably

Divorce is never ideal. It should only be considered as a last option after all efforts to save a marriage are exhausted. However, just because your marriage didn’t work out doesn’t mean you and your ex have to hate each other. Of course, it’s often difficult to remain on friendly …

Choosing The Location For Mediation

Question: Does it make a difference where your divorce took place when it comes to choosing the location for the mediation process?

Who Decides The Meds A Child Takes When Custody Is Split?

Question: What rights do I have when it comes to deciding what medications my child takes? My son has ADHD and my ex and I disagree about what medication he needs to take. We have split custody and I am the primary parent.

Consider Child-Centered Divorce Strategies

By Sara Gabriella, Contributing Author Effects of Divorce on Children Numerous studies over the past decades that have evaluated the effect of divorce on children’s mental and emotional development have identified the level of conflict between parents, and how well they navigate co-parenting, as the primary factors in determining whether …

Why Pro Se Divorce Is A Costly Mistake

By “Dad X” After watching two attorneys cost me thousands of dollars in fees and thousands more in what I considered allowing the judge to use a shovel between my bank account and my ex’s new Prada purse, I decided to appear pro se at my self-filed support modification. That …

Paying For The Marital Home Prior To Mediation

Question: Following our temporary divorce hearing the judge ordered me to pay child support and continue making payments on the marital home until we meet with a mediator. I can’t afford to continue making these house payments. What are my options if my name is the only one on the …

Video: Cordell & Cordell News – April 17, 2015

Dads Divorce, sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of weekly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories. Cordell & Cordell announced the opening of a new office in Hendersonville, Tenn. The office is the firm’s …

Video: Cordell & Cordell News – April 10, 2015

Dads Divorce, sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of weekly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories. This week, Cordell & Cordell published a summary of Principal Partner Joe Cordell’s recent Huffington Post column explaining …