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Difference between being Separated and being Divorced
Simply speaking, being divorced means that the court officially ended your marriage. This means that you may marry again if you wish. Only legally married couples can divorce. Being separated means you have made the decision to live apart from one another (sometimes within the same home) because the relationship has broken down. Both [...]
Goal Based Negotiations vs. Interest Based Negotiations
One of the main differences between Mediation and Litigation are the ways the negotiations are organized and processed. In litigation, legal council usually uses what I call interest-based negotiations. They are looking out for their client’s best interests which is their role, however it can lead to the parties developing a higher level of conflict [...]
