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The Do-It-Yourself Divorce
I have long been convinced that with a few scalpels and clamps I could remove my own appendix in a pinch. But that conviction does not mean that it would be a good idea to attempt nor does it mean …...
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Good divorce vs. Bad divorce
To understand the differences between good divorce and bad divorce requires a distinction between the two things: the fact of the divorce and the way of the divorce. The first refers to the losses that...
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Telling Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
Excerpted from Sam’s latest book, Negotiating the Good Divorce Sam’s latest book is available for download FREE. What is the best way to tell your spouse you want a divorce? It will be helpful to you...
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The Six Signs of Impending Divorce
The next time you are in a restaurant look for the sad couple eating dinner in silence. They make little or no eye contact and have little or no conversation. They are completely disengaged and are...
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Co-Parenting after Divorce
Co-parenting in divorce has become an increasingly attractive and sought after arrangement. In contrast to the conventional sole custody in which the mother typically has all the responsibility for the...
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Divorce and the American Legal System: a Poor Fit
It is in the field of divorce that the image of lawyers finds its most odious expression and where legal training is most disabling and counterproductive. Divorce lawyers have a terrible reputation...
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My Latest Book as a Free Resource for You
Over the years, I have written several books on divorce and achieving a healthy, fair divorce for you and your spouse. My latest book is titled Negotiating the Good Divorce, How to Divorce with Grace,...
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Divorce Mediation in North Carolina
Readers of this blog who are interested in using mediation in their own divorces are cautioned that discussions with divorce attorneys may prove completely misleading. That is because the North...
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Why You Should Download My Free Book
Download my free book, ”Negotiating the Good Divorce” for more about negotiating a healthy divorce with your spouse. Get your life back sooner, preserve more of your assets, and protect your children...
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New Proposed Divorce Law in North Carolina Shows Ignorance about Divorce
North Carolina State Senators Austin Allran (R) of Hickory and Warren Daniel (R) of Morganton have recently introduced a new bill titled the “Healthy Marriage Act” into the NC legislature that appears...
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Divorce Law and Mediation in North Carolina
There is no doubt that divorce mediation has been a success and is slowly changing the landscape of divorce. But the legal profession has now fought back and created another version of mediation — but...
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What are my rights during my divorce?
People faced with divorce tend to ask the same first question: What are my legal rights? Although at first glance this might seem the most important question, in reality it isn’t. Why not? Your rights,...
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Divorce For Grown-Ups: How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
The way you start your divorce sets the stage for everything that follows, and a bad start has the potential to derail what could otherwise be a good divorce. Tagged: Child support, Communication,...
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How mediation saves a great deal of money A mediated divorce saves clients many thousands of dollars. In a typical adversarial divorce using lawyers you can expect to pay each lawyer an initial...
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I have long been convinced that with a few scalpels and clamps I could remove my own appendix in a pinch. But that conviction does not mean that it would be a good idea to attempt nor does it mean I...
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To understand the differences between good divorce and bad divorce requires a distinction between the two things: the fact of the divorce and the way of the divorce. The first refers to the losses that...
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Telling Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
Excerpted from Chapter 3 of Sam’s FREE eBook, The Successful Divorce What is the best way to tell your spouse you want a divorce? It will be helpful to you to understand the emotional process of...
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The Seven Myths about Divorce – Myth # 7 Who gets custody will be determined...
Myth # 7: Who gets custody will be determined by what is in the best interests of the child. One of the abiding myths of divorce is that the judge will determine what is in the best interests of the...
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When Men Yell
A couple sits in my office and both are upset. I mediated their divorce a few months ago and they have returned for a session to resolve a visitation issue. They had settled on joint custody of their...
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Another Lawyer Hustle
Robert and Kim were getting divorced. They were generally amicable and had discussions on most of their issues. They were in an agreement that they would have equal joint custody of their two children....
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