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Divorce lawyer for 24 years, and expert on what works best for both parties when you're getting divorced. As a divorce myself, I perfected a personal "what works" that helps people navigate the often rough waters of divorce.

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) conducted a survey among its members which revealed that 61 percent have seen an increase in the number of divorces among people over 50 in the United States. This phenomenon has been brought to our attention by the consistent discussion of "gray divorce" in popular culture media.

When divorce occurs in the earlier stages of life, considerable thought and planning focuses on how the parents will continue to parent their children through parenting plans and child custody arrangements.

During a divorce, it is often tempting for parents to get entirely too focused on their own wants and needs. It's easy to understand how this might happen. For most people, the end of a marriage is a difficult and painful decision. Hurt feelings, regret, and resentment can overwhelm the best of intentions.

At Peace Talks we want you to know your options and we will focus on legal separation in this article. The process for a legal separation is similar to filing for a divorce, but there are some distinct considerations you should know.

If your matter cannot be resolved, then you may choose to have a judge or jury trial, which can exponentially increase your expense. As the case progresses, there may also be a request for a child custody evaluation, in addition to potential adult and/or child therapy sessions.

Approximately over 40% of all marriages in the United States ending in divorce, over thousands of children spend at least a few years living in single-parent households. Call at (310) 301-2100 or mail mediator@peace-talks.com for more information.

Before you file for divorce, think about your goals for the ultimate outcome of your case. Write down your most important goals.