Tag: <span>Mediation</span>

The Divorce Team: The Financial Expert

Last week, we mentioned two different people who want as part of Your Divorce Team – Your Divorce Attorney and The Mediator.  This week, we will look into the importance of having a Financial Expert on Your Team but not just any Financial Expert but one specially trained for the work of divorce. CERTIFIED DIVORCE […]
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The Divorce Team: Your Mediator

As we continue the conversation on Your Divorce Team, another essential member is your Mediator. As mentioned in the Types of Divorce, most divorces are settled outside of the courtroom. About 95%.  Unless you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse want to surrender your decision-making power completely to a judge and spend enormous amounts of money on […]
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The Basics of Divorce: Alternative Dispute Resolutions and Pro Se

In our final segment of the Types of Divorces in The Basics of Divorce Series, we will discuss Alternative Dispute Resolutions and Pro Se divorces as an option to hiring attorneys and fighting your way in a courtroom and out of your marriage. In the State of Washington, you have 11 months to complete some […]
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Divorce Coach or Therapist?

If you are thinking about or in the process of going through a divorce, you may be wondering who you can turn to for support, to vent, to process, and maybe for some directions on what steps to take next. At Foundations Divorce Solutions, we firmly believe that both a divorce coach and therapist are […]
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Five Crucial Tips for Co-Parenting During Summer Break

Summer break is approaching, which means the kids have more free time. This can present unique time management challenges for divorced couples as the set schedule established for the school year is disrupted. It’s important to coordinate with your co-parent about organizing summer plans and the division of parenting time. It’s also a time cherished […]
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How an Affair Can Impact Your Divorce

Infidelity in a marriage is a deep betrayal. It’s the breaking of promised vows and while acts of indiscretion don’t necessarily always lead to divorce, it can be hard to get past the breaking of trust. But how does infidelity impact a divorce? Foundations Divorce Solutions is here with some answers to this question that […]
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What You Should Know About Social Security and Divorce

Few things rock a person’s finances harder than a divorce. And if you were a stay-at-home parent who left a career to take care of the kids while your spouse worked full-time, you may find yourself worried about your financial future and retirement down the line. Washington state law calls for divorce settlements to reflect […]
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Divorce Settlement Agreement FAQs

A divorce settlement agreement is one of the most essential contracts that you will negotiate and sign during your divorce. But what is it, and why is it so important? Your settlement agreement is something that should be taken seriously, and this can’t be stressed enough. That’s why Foundations Divorce Solutions has put together a […]
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The 3 Most Overlooked Financial Issues in Divorce

Divorce is a huge life event with the ability to really shake up your financial situation because it calls for the total division and separation of shared assets. Most divorcing couples have at least considered the financial consequences of divorce ahead of filing.  Any way you slice it, divorce can be costly and amid the […]
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