Five Ways to Prepare for Divorce Mediation

Friday, Nov 1st 2019 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Mediation is a great way to get through divorce. My belief that the litigated approach to divorce that this country has so strongly embraced is wrong, on so many levels, was a primary...

Who gets the dog in divorce?

Friday, Oct 25th 2019 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Dogs and cats are beloved members of the family but in almost all states, they are considered property, just like a couch. How do you decide who gets the pet or how to share custody? ...

Child Support: State Guideline Support...

Friday, Oct 18th 2019 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Parents are required by law to support their children financially, until their children become adults. In some states child support required by law generally ends when a child reaches...

Post-Divorce Checklist

Friday, Oct 11th 2019 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Your divorce is final! No doubt you feel like taking a break but there is much more to do to separate your life from your ex’s. Here is a checklist to get started: Update your will....

What do you do about the mortgage when you...

Friday, Oct 4th 2019 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

When a couple goes through a divorce, the marital home is one of the biggest assets, if not the biggest asset, in the marital estate. Although sometimes keeping the home is not the best...

The Importance of a Good Budget in Divorce

Monday, Jan 21st 2019 | Mary Salisbury | Divorce

Christmas is the season for spending. You might ignore your budgets that time of year but don’t ignore your budget when you are going through a divorce!! Your budget is one of your...