When you go to court to testify in hearings for your divorce, whatever you say about your marriage or your spouse will likely become public record. Although the courts can occasionally seal testimony from divorce proceedings, it is rare for them to do so. The ideal of transparency in the courts can leave individuals vulnerable to having their embarrassing dirty…
Mediated divorces have long been growing in popularity — for good reason. A mediated split has the potential of reducing the overall cost of a divorce and creating workable solutions to sticking points that might otherwise lead to litigation. But mediation has several lesser-known benefits, as well. According to a significant body of research, here are some of the proven benefits…