As the ups and downs of the economy continues, so does the stress on couples considering separation after long term marriage and facing retirement. Couples now have to deal with financial issues that are unique at this stage of their lives. How to pay the bills if both of you are retired ? How to [...]
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Grey Divorce and the Current Economy
Posted in Budgets, Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Grey Divorce, Mediation on May 9, 2012 | 1 Comment »
DIVORCE AFTER 50- THE BENEFITS OF MEDIATION
Posted in Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Finances, Grey Divorce, Mediation, tagged Baby boomer, collaborative divorce, Collaborative practice, divorce, Grey Divorce, Late in life divorce, Mediation, Retirement on April 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The closer retirement, the more important it is to manage resources. It takes a lifetime of planning for the years when more monies will go out than will be earned. For most couples, their plans for retirement are meshed. When kids are young, there are often dreams about what an empty nest will feel like. [...]
Grey Divorce
Posted in Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Financial Support, Information Session, Mediation, Preparing for Separation, Uncategorized, tagged Couples, division of assets, divorce, divorce finances, divorce help, financial advice, Grey Divorce, Late in life divorce, money and separation, retirement and divorce, selling house and divorce, spousal support on April 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
In 2009, people ages 50 and older were twice as likely to divorce as their counterparts in 1990. Researchers have just begun to explore why. They know that, for many boomer couples, the kids are out of the house and it’s time to face reality. Who gets to keep what is even more stressful at [...]
We don’t want to go to court!!
Posted in Divorce, Finances, Information Session, Mediation, Preparing for Separation, Process, Uncategorized, tagged collaborative divorce, costly divorce, Couples, division of assets, divorce, divorce finances, Family law, fighting over money, Grey Divorce, Late in life divorce, mediator, money and separation, retirement and divorce on April 5, 2012 | 1 Comment »
For couples contemplating separation or divorce at later stage of life, the costs of prolonged negotiations that may erode assets that they’ ve set aside for their retirement is not what they want to see happen. There are viable alternatives to costly litigation that allows the couple, rather than the court, to decide what is [...]
LIVE Divorce Talks… April 12th at 6:30pm
Posted in Budgeting, Collaborative Practice, Current Affairs, Divorce, Finances, Information Session, Mediation, Preparing for Separation, Process on March 12, 2012 | 1 Comment »
If you are considering a divorce, join Marion and myself for a conversation about the things that matter the most when thinking about separation and divorce – kids, finances and your future. Our goal is to give you the answers you need in a safe and comfortable setting. If you or someone you know is contemplating separation, [...]
Divorce and the New Financial Reality
Posted in Budgeting, Budgets, Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Finances, Financial Support, Housing, Mediation, Preparing for Separation, tagged budgets on February 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
As the ups and downs of in the economy increase, so does the stress on married people to deal with the inevitable pressure points that develop in the relationship. Couples now have to deal with financial problems that are new to their relationship. How to pay the bills if both of you are unemployed? How [...]
Divorce in Recession
Posted in Current Affairs, Divorce, Finances, Mediation, Preparing for Separation on January 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Divorce is a financial strain on your family because it divides you and your spouse’s cumulative assets. In this economy, where assets are quickly turning into debts, it is critical to understand the financial consequences of a divorce and how to make the most out of its aftermath. A divorce divides one family unit into [...]
What the Supreme Court of Canada has to say about making changes to spousal support
Posted in Collaborative Practice, Current Affairs, Divorce, Finances, Financial Support, Mediation on January 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This article explains what the Supreme Court of Canada has said about making changes to spousal support in the years after an agreement has been signed. If you want to be able to make changes in the future, then your agreement today should say so- and it should also say what future events would be [...]
Getting the Paperwork Organized for Mediation:
Posted in Divorce, Finances, Mediation, Preparing for Separation, Process on December 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Starting the divorce process can seem like a daunting task. No matter which way you go about your divorce, from litigation to mediation, you will be asked for a lot of paperwork in order to get started. This is a great time of year to get that information together; the end of the year is [...]
THINKING SEPARATION OVER THE HOLIDAYS
Posted in Collaborative Practice, Divorce, Holidays, Kids, Mediation, Preparing for Separation, Relationships on December 2, 2011 | 1 Comment »
It is not uncommon for families to delay taking steps toward separation until after the holidays are over. For many, this can mean sadness, tension and worry that their children may be affected by the breakdown of the relationship. It is normal to put off difficult first steps. It is also normal to be hopeful [...]
