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.
September 29, 2023
There Can Be a World of Difference by Michael Heath When hearing of a divorce, we imagine each spouse lawyering up in preparation for the […]
September 18, 2023
Leveling Off Assertiveness and Empathy Improves Negotiations by Michael Heath Just as people have different personalities, they also have different negotiation approaches. Chris Voss, who wrote […]
September 7, 2023
Kids Need and Want Both Divorcing Parents By Michael Heath Divorce is an emotional process which often causes people to act irrationally. Some will use the […]
August 28, 2023
Openly Disagreeing Can Be a Good Thing By Michael Heath When we hear “argument” mentioned the first thing that comes to mind is two people […]
July 18, 2023
Engaging With What the Other Person Says Helps Both Parties by Michael Heath People often believe they are listening, but their minds are actually busy formulating […]
July 10, 2023
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
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 […]
November 16, 2022
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 […]
June 30, 2021
As we look to celebrate our country’s independence, what are your thoughts about celebrating your divorce?
March 1, 2024
Negotiating a Divorce Settlement That Satisfies Both Spouses by Michael Heath The idea that two sides can settle a dispute to the point where both are […]
February 9, 2024
Parents Need Their Own Strategy When an Offspring’s Marriage Fails by Michael Heath Whether a son or daughter is in their early years or has entered […]
February 4, 2024
Forgive to Give For Letting Go Allows People to Move On by Michael Heath The act of forgiveness is often difficult for people to face. […]
January 5, 2024
Substantial Spending or Moving of Assets Prior to Divorce Should Raise Alarms by Michael Heath Divorce is a very emotional process. Anger often causes a husband […]
December 14, 2023
The Ups and Downs of Do-It-Yourself Divorce by Michael Heath When a marriage is failing, thoughts of bringing it to an end begin to stir. The […]
December 8, 2023
Important Divorce Issues May Be Left Out of a Mediated Settlement by Michael Heath Using an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method in lieu of divorce litigation […]
November 23, 2023
Setting Aside Discontent to Achieve a Successful Divorce Settlement by Michael Heath Ending a marriage is a personal and emotional process. The very thought of […]
November 16, 2023
Avoiding High Litigation Costs Should Not Mean Refraining from Using Legal Counsel by Michael Heath “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers” is […]
November 9, 2023
Transparency Is Essential for Successful Divorce Mediation by Michael Heath Early-stage divorce mediation (as opposed to court-mandated mediation) is a voluntary process. A couple hires a […]