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Marriage Counseling – One Of The Greatest Causes Of Divorce

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Christian Divorce Mediation

I know that it sounds crazy to list marriage counseling as a cause of divorce and even crazier to call it one of the greatest causes of divorce, but it’s true.

When people think of old-time farmers they usually think of a man of self sufficiency. If a farmer has a problem with one of his cattle, for instance, and there isn’t a veterinarian for miles around, he’s either going to figure out what needs to be done or lose his cow. Necessity is the mother of invention.

But what would happen if the farmer called a veterinarian who really didn’t know anything about cows but claimed to be an expert? Of course the veterinarian would do his best to save the cow but his motivation wouldn’t be the same as the farmer’s, who depends on the cow for he and his family’s livelihood. In that case the farmer is better off doing all he can without the interference that would come from a phony, even if the phony had authentic credentials. Now some people would think that even if the veterinarian was a phony at least he is a phony with experience. Although that may be true the real proof lies in whether the cow ends up living or dies, the result will testify to his experience.

About the author: I wrote Lessons For A Happy Marriage to help people save their troubled marriage and end the marriage crisis in our country; it’s about saving children. Let’s stop divorce. The problems go beyond the failures of marriage counselors. My life’s mission is to eradicate the need for divorce through focused education. If you’re married, tell your soul mate, “I love you.”

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/marriage-articles/marriage-counseling-one-of-the-greatest-causes-of-divorce-757375.html

 

What To Expect At The Final Divorce Court Date

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Divorce

The final date before the Judge in a divorce case is often referred to as the prove-up date. It is where a recitation, including testimony of the petitioner, is presented before the court. It is basically a final request by the petitioner to have a Judgment for Dissolution entered before the court so that the terms of the agreement become embodied in a court order.

The first part of the prove-up is the introduction by the attorney. The attorney will set the facts to be presented before the court. The attorney will tender to either the Judge or the Clerk of Court the appropriate documentation in order to proceed. The documents typically include:

1) Proposed Judgment for Dissolution;

2) Settlement Agreement;

3) Joint Parenting Agreement (if applicable);

4) Stipulation by the parties;

5) Military Affidavits; and

About the author: David M. Siegel is an attorney practicing divorce and family law. Additional information is available at http://www.divorce-lawyers-newyork.com .

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/law-articles/what-to-expect-at-the-final-divorce-court-date-235172.html

 

Divorce Mediation- Sometimes Timing Is Everything

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Some couples decide they will try to reach a settlement before they file for divorce, and engage in mediation only to find they cannot come to any agreement. Other couples are never able to mediate any issue, and end up with a judgment after months (sometimes a year or two) in litigation. In between, there are those who attempt mediation at one point, reach no agreement at first but do so at a later time short of the trial date.

What is the difference between them? And, if you want to avoid the emotional and financial impact of divorce litigation, how can you tell when you can benefit from mediating your divorce before filing for divorce at your local courthouse?

To answer these two questions, it may help you to determine what degree of trust you and your spouse still have for each other.

A certain (minimum) degree of trust between parties is important to any meaningful mediation, but more so in a family case because of the emotional ties between the parties.

Lack of trust alone can derail any mediation because the party lacking trust in the other will be weary during mediation negotiations. This can result in either a short mediation, where the distrusting party ends the mediation abruptly at the first sign of what he or she may perceive as the other party’s game.  Or, it can also result in negotiations taking longer.

About the author: For more information on mediation, visit http://www.peacefulfamilyoptions.info

Vivian C. Rodriguez is a national consultant on case strategy on litigation and alternative dispute resolutions for parties headed for divorce court to avoid expensive and emotionally frustrating divorces. In Florida she is a family trial attorney and certified family mediator.

Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/divorce-articles/divorce-mediation-sometimes-timing-is-everything-425097.html