If you are getting divorced, but don’t want all the emotional turmoil and high costs of a contested battle, the first thing you need to do is start working on your Settlement Agreement. In this blog post, I'll dive into what Settlement Agreements are all about. I will explain how they work, why they matter, and how they differ from an actual divorce. You can also view my video. What is a Settlement Agreement? When you decide to get divorced, there are four key areas that need to be settled before you and your spouse can move on with your lives as unmarried people. You must reach agreement on ..read more

Divorce is never an easy process. It makes you feel all sorts of emotions, it can cost a lot of money, its hard on children, and it can take up all of your time. That's why, every day, millions of people hit the internet searching for online resources for divorce tips to help simplify the process and make it more affordable. With over 20 years of experience as a divorce mediator and former divorce attorney, I've witnessed countless cases where lack of knowledge led to unnecessary expenses, stress, and time-consuming legal proceedings. So, whether you're just starting to think about divorce or ..read more

Robin helps you understand how retirement assets are divided in a divorce with a small business.   CALL ROBIN   Contact Form The use of this form for communication with Graine Mediation, LLC does not establish a mediator-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form. Name* First Name Last Name Email* Phone* Subject Message Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ The post How is Retirement Divided in Divorce – Small Business appeared first on Graine Mediation ..read more

Robin walks you through handling business debt in a divorce situation.   CALL ROBIN   Contact Form The use of this form for communication with Graine Mediation, LLC does not establish a mediator-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form. Name* First Name Last Name Email* Phone* Subject Message Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ The post How is Business Debt Handled – Divorce appeared first on Graine Mediation ..read more

Robin shares insider tips on how to protect your business during a divorce.   CALL ROBIN   Contact Form The use of this form for communication with Graine Mediation, LLC does not establish a mediator-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form. Name* First Name Last Name Email* Phone* Subject Message Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ The post How to Protect Your Business – Divorce appeared first on Graine Mediation ..read more

Robin shares best practices for minimizing business disruptions during divorce proceedings.   CALL ROBIN   Contact Form The use of this form for communication with Graine Mediation, LLC does not establish a mediator-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form. Name* First Name Last Name Email* Phone* Subject Message Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ The post How to Minimize Business Disruptions During Divorce appeared first on Graine Mediation ..read more

Robin digs into the complexities of calculating spousal support when a divorce involves a family business.   CALL ROBIN   Contact Form The use of this form for communication with Graine Mediation, LLC does not establish a mediator-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form. Name* First Name Last Name Email* Phone* Subject Message Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ The post How to Calculate Spousal Support – Business Owner appeared first on Graine Mediation ..read more

Robin shares professional tips on how to value your business for divorce purposes.   CALL ROBIN   Contact Form The use of this form for communication with Graine Mediation, LLC does not establish a mediator-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form. Name* First Name Last Name Email* Phone* Subject Message Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ The post How to Value a Business – Divorce appeared first on Graine Mediation ..read more

Feelings and emotions are an important part of a relationship. Without them, it's tough to connect, communicate, or feel satisfied with your partner. But what if your partner doesn't show any emotion toward you? Not being able to feel and show emotion might be a sign that your partner has a condition called “Alexithymia”, also known as “emotional blindness.” Alexithymia Kills Emotional Connection. as a divorce attorney and mediator, many people have reached out to me, sharing that their partner lacks emotions and that this “flatness” has ruined their marriage. These couples are at the end of ..read more

VIDEO: Robin explains the key differences between mediation and collaborative divorce. Spoiler alert: Mediation is usually your best option.   CALL ROBIN   Contact Form The use of this form for communication with Graine Mediation, LLC does not establish a mediator-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form. Name* First Name Last Name Email* Phone* Subject Message Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ The post Mediation vs Collaborative Divorce appeared first on Graine Mediation ..read more