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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.

August 1, 2025

Abuse in an Unhappy Marriage

Ill Treatment that Precludes the Use of Divorce Mediation by Michael Heath When we hear of domestic violence what often first comes to mind is a […]
July 26, 2025

Caught in the Act

Extramarital Affairs and the Unfortunate Glee They Bring by Michael Heath A man and woman were recently spotted on a Coldplay concert Jumbotron in an affectionate […]
July 19, 2025

Bringing Balance to an Imbalance of Power

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 […]
July 11, 2025

Now or Later?

Early Divorce Settlement Can Reap Big Advantages by Michael Heath There are good reasons why anyone would want to avoid a prolonged divorce. Ending a marriage […]
July 2, 2025

The Dog Days of Divorce

Determining Who Gets the Pets When the Marriage Ends by Michael Heath As married couples have fewer children or no children at all, pets are becoming […]
June 27, 2025

7. Don’t Bad-Mouth Your Ex in Front of the Children

It Is Your Divorce, Not Theirs by Michael Heath Divorce is a life-changing event that is almost always wrapped in anger. Indeed, spouses may have good […]
June 18, 2025

Agog Over Divorce Blogs

Short Articles Packed with Helpful Information by Michael Heath Blog is short for weblog. These website-based write-ups normally pack a lot of information in less space […]
June 8, 2025

6. Keep Handover Times Free of Arguments and Hostilities

Good Behavior Must Be Exercised When Bringing a Child to the Other Parent by Michael Heath When young children are part of a divorce there comes […]
May 29, 2025

Why Buy a Book About Divorce When We Have the Internet?

The Printed Word Is Still Relevant in the Digital Age by Michael Heath When anyone thinks of bringing their marriage to an end, they often go […]
May 20, 2025

Giving Peace a Chance

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 reversing […]
May 8, 2025

Spring Is a Time for New Beginnings . . . and New Endings

Study Shows Divorce Filings Jump in March by Michael Heath In a University of Washington study conducted by associate professor Julie Brines and doctoral candidate Brian […]
May 1, 2025

Ending the End

Discontinuing Divorce Proceedings to Stay Married by Michael Heath It happens on occasion that during the divorce proceedings a couple will change their minds about ending […]
March 27, 2025

Same-Sex Marriage and the Right to Divorce

The LGBT Community Faces the Prospects of Divorce
February 6, 2025

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 […]
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 10, 2020

Divorced for the Holidays

Holidays often cause the blues in people who are divorced.
April 26, 2020

Interview on Let’s Talk Divorce!

Listen to Michael Heath’s Interview with Stewart Andrew Alexander on Let’s Talk Divorce!
February 10, 2017

Fran Holinda hosts Make Shift Happen with guest Michael Heath

Radio show host Fran Holinda recently had me on her weekly program “Make Shift Happen” to discuss my book The Courtless Divorce. If you missed it […]

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