By Mike Mastracci Divorce happens. Although it is hardly ever easy, there are easy ways and then there is the hard way, a contested court trial. Some of the easier ways involve methods such as mediation, collaborative divorce, negotiated settlements and the like. There are tons of articles and books written about how to have [...]

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By Mike Mastracci “Whether one looks at deception from the child’s perspective of “Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire” or whether viewed as a serious, straightforward moral or religious tenant such as “Thou shalt not lie,” the truth is often hard to uncover; so too are lies. In a child custody case, when the truth is [...]

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By Rosalind Sedacca, CCT Communication with our children is always important, but never as essential as when they are touched by separation or divorce. Children are vulnerable and easily frightened by changes in their routines. The more you talk to and comfort them, the less stress and anxiety they’ll experience. This is the time to [...]

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