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 7, 2023

Do Not Recruit Children to Your Side

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

Conflict for the Better

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

Listening for Successful Negotiatiating

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

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 […]
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 […]
June 30, 2021

Celebrating Your Independence Day

As we look to celebrate our country’s independence, what are your thoughts about celebrating your divorce?
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
March 15, 2021

Irish Divorce

Why would two people who no longer want to wake up with each other decide to remain married only in the legal sense?
December 28, 2020

Make Divorcing through Mediation Your New Year’s Resolution

Has the Idea of Divorce Been Rolling Around In Your Head?
December 10, 2020

Divorced for the Holidays

Holidays often cause the blues in people who are divorced.
March 27, 2024

Starter Marriage Blues

A Short Marriage Early in Life Need Not Be Devastating by Michael Heath The term starter marriage is commonly seen as a first marriage that lasts […]
March 21, 2024

Chose the Wrong Spouse? Don’t Pick the Wrong Mediator

Deciding Who Will Mediate the Divorce Negotiations by Michael Heath When a couple decides to divorce, voluntary mediation (a.k.a. courtless mediation) can be an attractive option […]
March 15, 2024

Irish Divorce

Some Couples Live Separate Lives but Remain Legally Married By Michael Heath Until November of 1996, it was illegal for couples in Ireland to divorce one […]
March 8, 2024

The Words of Marital War

Divorce Litigation Language Creates Dreadful Perceptions by Michael Heath When hearing the word divorce, what goes through people’s minds? Maybe scenes of a couple arguing? A […]
March 1, 2024

Win-Win Is Real

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

When an Adult Child Faces Divorce

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

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

Dissipation of Marital Assets

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

We Got This!

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 […]

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