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What can you get out of working with a divorce mediator?

Divorce mediators can help many people get their divorce done without involving costly lawyers, and they can help people work out better outcomes for their kids.

Steffan Lawson

Published Jul 20, 2022

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Getting Started, Online Divorce, Finances

Guide to a quick, cheap divorce

Divorce can cost as little as a couple hundred bucks if you know how the process works. Or, you could end up spending thousands on pricy attorneys.

Steffan Lawson

Published Jul 22, 2022

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Child Support, Parents, Finances

Child Support 101

Child Support can be confusing but it's important for your child's wellbeing. You need to know how much you and the other parent are each responsible for, and what to do if someone doesn't pay.

Steffan Lawson

Published Jul 21, 2022

Child Custody, Parents

Child Custody 101

Child Custody is the most challenging part of getting divorced. There's no avoiding the emotional strain, but understanding how the process works and how you can put your children's best interests first makes it easier for everyone.

Steffan Lawson

Published Jul 21, 2022

Collaborative Divorce

What Is Collaborative Divorce and Why Should I Use It?

Collaborative Divorce can work great for couples who want the professional assistance lawyers can offer but don't want to go to court.

Valerie Keene

Published Jul 21, 2022

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Legal Terms, Going to Court, Legal Separation

Legal Separation 101: Pros and Cons

Legal Separation is different from a divorce and may be a better option for some couples. It's recognized by most states and has a different legal process from divorce.

Steffan Lawson

Published Jul 21, 2022

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Published Nov 7, 2022

How child custody works in Utah

In Utah child custody is determined by a parenting plan that assigns physical custody, responsibility for making significant decisions, and child support.

Published Nov 7, 2022

How to get divorced in Utah

Utah is a no-fault state. First file in court, then draft an agreement with your spouse (uncontested) or go to court if the divorce is contested.

Published Aug 11, 2022

A brief history of Family Court

Although Family Court in the U.S. has its roots in efforts in the late 1800s to deal with juvenile crime, it took until the 1960s for it to start looking like the Family Court we know today.

Published Aug 10, 2022

Kentucky Family Court

Kentucky's Family Court is a special division of the state judicial system that handles divorce, child custody, juvenile and other family-related court cases.

Published Aug 10, 2022

Collaborative Divorce in Kentucky

Collaborative Divorce is not as popular in Kentucky as other states, but still very much an option. There are plenty of Kentucky Family Law attorneys who are experienced in Collaborative Divorce.

Published Aug 10, 2022

How child custody works in Virginia

In Virginia child custody is determined by a parenting plan that assigns physical custody, responsibility for making significant decisions, and child support.

Published Aug 10, 2022

How child custody works in West Virginia

In West Virginia child custody is determined by a parenting plan that assigns physical custody, responsibility for making significant decisions, and child support.

Published Aug 5, 2022

How child custody works in Tennessee

In Tennessee child custody is determined by a parenting plan that assigns physical custody, responsibility for making significant decisions, and child support.

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Divorce Service & App Reviews

From services that will help you complete your mountain of divorce paperwork to co-parenting apps, we've reviewed them all and picked the best.

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Online Divorce, Divorce Services

CompleteCase.com Review

CompleteCase.com boasts high customer satisfaction and a sleek web portal that's mobile-friendly. It's as detailed and comprehensive as the best of its competitors.

Steffan Lawson

Published Jul 25, 2022

3StepDIvorce, Online Divorce

3StepDivorce Review

3StepDivorce is still the best option for couples who want a quick and easy uncontested divorce. The software is a bit dated and isn't usable on a phone, but the level of detail and comprehensiveness shines.

Valerie Keene

Published Jul 22, 2022

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Online Divorce, 3StepDIvorce, CompleteCase.com

3StepDivorce vs CompleteCase.com

At first glance, 3StepDivorce and CompleteCase.com look like very similar services. But each one is right for different people -- 3StepDivorce for the simplest divorces and CompleteCase.com for people who need slightly more help.

Steffan Lawson

Published Jul 21, 2022

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Online Divorce, MyDivorcePapers

MyDivorcePapers Review

Our My Divorce Papers review includes a thorough review of their back-end platform, customer service, BBB ratings and other online review sites, along with details about the features they offer to customers.

Steffan Lawson

Published Jul 25, 2022

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Coparenting, OurFamilyWizard

OurFamilyWizard Review: Superb Co-parenting App

Our Family Wizard is an app for parents with joint custody who want scheduling, communication, documentation and other features to improve co-parenting.

Valerie Keene

Published Jul 25, 2022

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