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4/3/12
Being a Bully Can Cost You More Than MoneyWhen we think of bullying behavior, we might picture children calling each other names on a playground or in school. Bullying is more widespread than that, however, both among children It is important to realize that bullying exists where there is an absence of compassion for yourself and others. Granted, when going through a divorce, you often feel hurt and angry. You might therefore be tempted...Read More3/24/12
Do I really need a lawyer to handle my divorce?It’s quite common for people to have a negative belief about the divorce process and about divorce attorneys in general. Unfortunately, there are some lawyers who make it a practice to be as aggressive as possible. In these cases, a battle will often result that can go on and on until the parties are emotionally and financially spent. To make matters worse, we hear of those...Read More3/15/12
3 Simple Ways to Connect with Your Child During DivorceAs busy parents, it’s easy to become disconnected from our children’s day-to-day activities and what is going on in their emotional lives. Daily interactions with our children can often be reduced to coordinating schedules and school work, and finding out where and when they need to be so we can plan our own schedules. When you are in the midst of divorcing your spouse, however, it...Read More3/9/12
7 Practical Tips on Co-Parenting Your Child With Your ExEven though your romantic relationship with your ex has ended, the fact is that your relationship as co-parents of your children will remain. Therefore, now is the time to work together to develop an effective co-parenting plan that works for both of you and is unique to your children’s best interests. An effective co-parenting plan can very well keep you out of court and place the responsibility for caring for your children with you...Read More3/1/12
Let Your Values Be Your Guide: Before, During, And After DivorceWe are constantly making choices – from the simple and more immediate – what to say, what to wear, how to act – to the more complex and long term – where to live, where to work, how to raise our children. Ideally, our choices will be in line with our most important values instead of immediate emotional reactions to external events and circumstances. Making even simple everyday choices may become...Read More2/21/12
8 Ways to Minimize Legal Fees in Your Divorce1. 2. Instead of immediately entering the divorce litigation process, engage in mediation or the collaborative divorce process. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. If you would like additional information on this topic or to schedule a consultation, please call my office at 973-292-9090 or email me at...Read More1/9/12
Michele R. Hart, Esq. is now offering divorce mediation and collaborative divorce services!I now offer...Read More10/12/11
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