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3 reasons to change a child custody order

Child custody is a crucial part of a divorce involving children. You and your spouse can agree on this subject and make it official, or the court can make an order based on the child's best interest. Nonetheless, it's possible to modify the existing order. The...

Can you mediate a divorce without seeing your ex?

Divorce can be difficult, time-consuming and expensive, especially in high-conflict cases. Issues like adultery and abandonment can lead to very intense divorces, which will usually mean more expense.  People turn to mediation in part because it keeps the cost of...

Divorce mediation could protect your privacy

The prospect of a highly contentious divorce can be a daunting prospect for spouses. Often, children are at the heart of the process, and it can be beneficial to try and ease conflict and maintain privacy. Therefore, it can be beneficial to explore different methods...

What happens if you divorce during the adoption process?

You and your spouse began looking into adoption years ago, and you’ve been waiting for your child. Adoption is often a long process, so it’s not surprising that things have changed while you’ve been waiting to adopt from outside of the country. So many things can...

Divorce rates are falling — except for one age group

Overall, divorce rates have been trending downward in the United States. This doesn’t always mean there are more happy marriages, of course. A big reason is the rise in cohabitation that means many young couples opt not to get married or divorced, even though those...