Michael Heath

DIVORCE BLOG

How to end your marriage without going to court... it's all in the book, The Courtless Divorce, and supplemental articles by author Michael Heath in this blog.

October 3, 2022

Smashing the Broken-Marriage Pumpkin

Divorced Parents Can Take the Fear Out of Their Children’s Halloween by Michael Heath The All Hallows Eve holiday of costumes and trick-or-treating may seem unimportant […]
January 28, 2022

Annulments

Annulment: Ending What Never Was Legal Recourse When a Marriage is Not Legally Valid by Michael Heath An annulment is a declaration that a marriage was […]
January 21, 2022

Don’t Lose Heart on Valentine’s Day

Many Divorced People Dread the Day That Celebrates Romance by Michael Heath Valentine’s Day may be a wonderful day for some people, and a bane for […]
December 9, 2021

Second Thoughts on Second Chances

Why Second and Third Marriages Fail at a Higher Rate by Michael Heath A recent survey found that failures of first marriages have decreased from a […]
November 10, 2021

Marriage Story Rings True

Marriage Story: The Movie by Michael Heath The Netflix-distributed movie Marriage Story is enmeshed in the subject of divorce and all its unnecessary cost and ugliness. […]
November 10, 2021

Are Kids of Divorced Parents Losing their Religion?

Churches, Temples, and Mosques for Children of Divorce Focusing on Children’s Faith when the Family Breaks Apart By Michael Heath Every year fewer children are directly […]
July 25, 2021

Pro se…You Don’t Say?

Did you ever wonder if you can get divorced without a lawyer?
June 30, 2021

Celebrating Your Independence Day

As we look to celebrate our country’s independence, what are your thoughts about celebrating your divorce?
June 11, 2021

Ending the End

Ceasing Divorce Proceedings to Stay Married
May 3, 2021

Domestic Violence, Abuse and Divorce

Ending a Marriage with an Abusive Spouse
April 19, 2021

Divorce in Springtime?

New Jersey Divorce Filings Follow Seasonal Trends
April 6, 2021

Collaborative Law & Divorce: What’s that?

Litigation and mediation are not the only divorce options
July 10, 2023

Fireworks Overhead, But Not in Front of the Kids

Spousal Fights Can Be Damaging to the Children by Michael Heath Mid-summer is a time of outdoor activities that include Independence Day celebrations. Fourth of July […]
April 16, 2023

Divorce and the Marital Home

A Couple’s House Is Usually Their Biggest Asset by Michael Heath Like working out child custody issues, what happens to the physical residence is among the […]
February 12, 2023

Early-Stage and Court-Mandated Mediation

Both Negotiation Approaches Are Similar, but Different by Michael Heath When I mention early-stage divorce mediation, or what is sometimes referred to as courtless mediation, people […]
February 5, 2023

Married to an Excessive Drinker

Alcohol Abuse Ruins Many a Marriage by Michael Heath Alcohol abuse can have a dramatic effect on any marriage and too often is the catalyst for […]
January 22, 2023

When NOT to Use Mediation for Divorce

  There Are Times When a Family Lawyer Needs to Be Called In by Michael Heath Using a mediator or collaborative lawyers to assist in ending […]
January 2, 2023

Putting Divorce on the 2023 To-do List

The New Year is Often a Time When Marriages Begin to End by Michael Heath January is often referred to as “divorce month.” Some states report […]
November 22, 2022

NOvember

Make the Eleventh Month a Time to Evaluate What You Say Yes To by Michael Heath I once had a boss named Ron Pramschufer (God rest […]
November 16, 2022

Don’t Be a Turkey at Thanksgiving

Surviving Divorce Around the Feasting Day by Michael Heath Celebrating holidays after a divorce can be tricky at best and heart wrenching at worst. This is […]
October 11, 2022

Discovering Discovery for Divorce

Collecting Information to End a Marriage Can Have Both High Financial and Emotional Costs by Michael Heath Discovery is the fact-finding process of collecting information for […]
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