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    How To Determine if Divorce is Right For You

    December 15, 2015

     

    1. If the relationship is not working for both of you, it’s not working. That’s true for marriage or any other relationship. Women tend to put their needs on the back burner and do what it takes to make their husbands happy, especially once children come along. But marriage is relationship, which means it needs to work for both of you. If it’s not, it’s time to do something different. This might mean divorce, but don’t jump there immediately. The first step is getting honest with yourself (and then your spouse) about what you want. Becoming more authentic and voicing your needs might change things for the better. It’s worth a try.

     

    2. Confusion can be...

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    DACA and DAPA: The Downsides

    December 15, 2015

     

    On February 16th of 2015, a federal district court in Texas issued a temporary injunction on expanded DACA and DAPA. Judge Andrew Hanen ruled that DHS did not comply with the Administrative Procedure Act in creating DACA and DAPA. DHS released a statement that they will appeal the temporary injunction. USCIS is complying with the injunction and is not receiving applications at this time.

     

    DACA and DAPA have been criticized as amnesty or a blanket pardon for illegal aliens. However, DACA and DAPA are very limited. While DACA and DAPA provide a way for noncitizens to function in America without the fear of being deported, it is not a comprehensive soluti...

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    Should I Consider Divorce Mediation?

    October 18, 2015

     

     

    Here's what you need to know about mediation:

     

    1. Many divorce cases are suitable for mediation (even when there is ongoing conflict; even when trust is damaged from an affair).

     

    2. Mediation can involve just one mediator and be low-cost, or can involve outside experts (such as an accountant, a financial advisor, and consulting attorneys). You decide what you need and what you can afford.

     

    3. Other than doing your divorce yourself, mediation is often the least expensive and fastest way to get divorced. It is the most “hands-on” and you control the process. Perhaps for this reason, couples rarely have “mediation regret” -- even in cases where no agreemen...

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