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Do-It-Yourself Divorce: Penny Wise and Pound Foolish

There is an old British saying that goes “penny wise, pound foolish.”  It refers to someone who goes to great lengths to save a little money (pennies), but ends up paying much more (pounds) later on. There are some services that advocate
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We Can Work It Out – Separation and Settlement Agreements

When two parties separate, they should consider negotiating a separation and property settlement agreement so they can avoid going through a trial.  If the parties can work it out, the end result will be an agreement that outlines the terms of settlement. 
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The Benefits of Mediation

Mediation provides the parties in a family law matter the opportunity to resolve their outstanding issues in a confidential setting with a neutral mediator.  A successful mediation eliminates the need to go through a trial, saving the parties money and worry. Mediation
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Protect Yourself From Technology Crime In Custody Cases

In cases involving the custody of children (including divorce), the parties may be aiming to destroy each other to gain custody.  Some parents go to extreme measures to ruin the other parent’s reputation, including illegal behavior.  Much of the information gathered will
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