2010 DIVORCE NEWSLETTERS

As a service to our clients, we are pleased to provide you with this monthly e-newsletter. We hope that the information and articles are helpful and supportive.

July 2010

1. Working with Your Attorney to Get the Best Results Possible A description of what information your lawyer needs and why.
2. Your Money Personality This article will help you increase your self-awareness as you gain an overview of your present relationship to money and of your money personality in general.
3. Full Esteem Ahead Reclaiming your self-esteem after divorce is a critical part of the healing process. Here are some suggestions to help you on your way.
4. Successful Step Families How to create a happy, functional stepfamily.
5. Reinventing Relationships Your marital relationship is over, but what about your relationship with your in-laws, their relationship with your children, or even your relationship with your ex-spouse's new Significant Other? What is healthy and appropriate? Since no one has written the new rules and codes of social conduct for relationships engendered by divorce, we asked some experts to share their insights with us.

June 2010

1. How to Get a Divorce A step-by-step layman's guide.
2. Avoiding Common Pitfalls Certified Divorce Financial Analysts™ offer their best tips to help you avoid some of the most common mistakes made by divorcing people.
3. Think Positive! You can't always choose what happens to you, but you can choose how to react to – and how you'll feel about – your circumstances. Here's how to use the magic of optimism to create a positive future for yourself.
4. Children's Reaction Here are some of the reactions most commonly experienced by children immediately after separation or divorce. By knowing what to expect, you'll be better equipped to help your children deal with the ones they experience.
5. What is Collaborative Divorce? An alternative to divorce litigation in which all parties work together to create solutions – without going to court.

May 2010

1. Advice from A Judge A Family Court Judge talks about effective preparation for court -- and how to achieve results in court by utilizing all available resources.
2. Financial Health Check-Up Take this short quiz to find out whether you get a clean bill of financial health -- or if you require emergency care.
3. Curing the Divorce Hangover A "divorce hangover" can be healed and regardless of whether it was by choice or not, it can be the beginning of a happier, more satisfying one.
4. Handling Visitation Your child has two parents who no longer live in the same home, so you each must take turns living with the child -- even if it is only for a few hours or for a weekend. Here's some advice for the custodial and non-custodial parent.
5. One Singular Sensation Why it's more than okay to be single.

April 2010

1. Reaching Renewal Scripting your post-divorce life can be exhilarating, rewarding – and a little overwhelming. Here are some suggestions to help you along your way.
2. The Benefits of Divorce Mediation How the mediation process can diffuse the conflict and improve communication in your divorce.
3. How Do Property Disputes First Go Wrong? Think back briefly to the beginning of your marriage. In preparing for a property settlement, reflect upon how property ownership issues affected you even before your wedding.
4. A Divorce Attorney Who's A Perfect Fit How to find a family lawyer tailor-made to suit your divorce's unique needs.
5. Dating and The Single Parent Re-entering the dating world can be stressful and complicated -- especially when you have children. Here are a few tips to make dating easier on you and your kids.

March 2010

1. Surviving Divorce During Recession How to prepare yourself to deal with the financial realities of divorce — especially in this tough economy.
2. The Secret to a successful divorce According to this Family Court Judge, the answer to a "good divorce" is simpler than most people — including most Judges — think.
3. An Approach to Resolving Child Access Maximize your parental time while yielding to the best interests of the children.
4. Keeping Your Divorce Costs Down Judge Lynn Toler to share some advice on how you can keep divorce costs down
5. How to Quiet Your Mind Tame tension during your divorce to reduce your stress level and help you get through the process.

February 2010

1. Divorce Versus Annulment Learn the differences between a divorce, a legal annulment and a religious annulment.
2. A Family’s Heartbreak: A Parent’s Introduction To Parental Alienation In a healthy divorce both parents help the child through the divorce as equals.
3. Divorce and Your Emotional Needs: What You Should Know to Survive Your Divorce Some of the most difficult stages involve emotional growth and balance.
4. Avoiding Financial Disaster Here are some tips to help you avoid some of the common financial pitfalls of divorce.

January 2010

1. Should you stay or go? If you're wondering whether ending your relationship is -- or was -- the right thing to do, or whether you can make a troubled relationship work again, read on.
2. What you should know about QDROs Here are the top four mistakes people make when it comes to QDROs.
3. Once You've Told Your Children about the Divorce The following are some guidelines for helping children best adjust to the changes a divorce will bring in the early days.
4. The Parent Left Behind How to make it easier on the Parent Staying Home

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