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4 Important Things to Do Before You Say ‘I Don’t’

4 Important Things to Do Before You Say ‘I Don’t’

May 26, 2017 | Articles for the Public, Divorce, Marriage Mediation

By Vicki Shemin | Before you give up on your marriage, you may consider marriage mediation, a postnuptial agreement, a trial separation, or exit counseling.

Prenups Don’t Scream Romance

Prenups Don’t Scream Romance

May 10, 2017 | Articles for the Public, Marriage Mediation, Mediation Practice

By Amanda Singer | Prenuptial agreements (prenups) don’t scream romance — probably the last thing that you want to think about when planning a wedding — but smart folks create them.

It’s Not Just the Romance that Makes a Marriage Special

It’s Not Just the Romance that Makes a Marriage Special

May 2, 2017 | Articles for the Public, Marriage Mediation

By Larry Gaughan | By Larry Gaughan | Sharing, listening, dividing responsibilities fairly, and negotiating are all included in a healthy marriage.

10 Ways To Keep Your (Re) Marriage Alive And Well

10 Ways To Keep Your (Re) Marriage Alive And Well

Apr 30, 2017 | Articles for the Public, Marriage Mediation

By Vicki Shemin | Keeping a marriage strong requires attention and thought. Sometimes marriage mediation to manage difficult issues provides crucial help.

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE:  LEGAL UPDATE

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE: LEGAL UPDATE

Oct 27, 2016 | Articles for the Public, Divorce

By Marta J. Papa | Now married same-sex couples have the same legal benefits and responsibilities as married heterosexual couples. They also face the same challenges if they decide to divorce. Details…

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