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What Are The Benefits Of Family Law Mediation?
THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR Family law mediators are third party neutrals specifically trained to aid couples in ...
How To Tell Your Spouse You Want A Divorce
There is no road map or perfect way to tell your spouse you want a divorce. And it’s never an ...
Divorce Mistakes To Avoid
Divorce can be an overwhelming and confusing process. As most people have never been through the divorce process, they often ...
Top 5 Divorce Myths Debunked
There are some common myths about divorce that are simply untrue. Laurie Schmitt of Schmitt Law, PLLC debunks the top ...
How Detailed Should A Parenting Plan Be In A Judgment?
Your judgment of divorce is a legally enforceable document that determines each of your rights and responsibilities as a parent ...
What Are The Advantages Of Mediation?
Unfortunately, divorce has become more commonplace than it was years ago. As a result of the rise in divorce, couples ...
Top Three Reasons To Mediate Your Divorce
What is mediation? Mediation is where a third-party neutral assists parties in reaching a fair and reasonable resolution. But what ...
Divorce And Child Custody: The Right Of First Refusal
It’s great when divorcing couples control the terms of the outcome of their divorce. And many couples ask about their ...
Hints For Parents Going Through A Custody Case
Are you going through a heated custody case, or intend to be involved in a custody case in the near ...
Preparing To Attend Family Law Court and Everything You Need To Know
Your trial (or hearing) is close…what do I need to do to prepare? Whether you choose to represent yourself of ...
Is It Time To Revisit Your Parenting Time Plan?
It may have been years since your last order establishing parenting time was entered by the court. The children are ...
Why Must Parents Be Disrespectful With One Another?
Lately, there have been an overwhelming number of clients that have shared with me that every conversation, communication, and interaction ...
