Mediation Planning in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.

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"As much as we want our marriages to succeed, down the road things change so we want to make sure we protect ourselves," Logan says. "It is not a romantic idea but it's a realistic idea."

"The reality is that when you divorce your spouse gets half is not really true. The average loss of net worth is 77%. That's a lot higher than 50%."

And the burden is harder on women.

MEDIATION is the most common dispute resolution option; however, it is often misunderstood. Mediation allows you and your spouse to reach a fair settlement with the help of a third, neutral party called a mediator.

Mediators, who can be lawyers, mental health professionals, clergy, or other professionals trained in alternative dispute resolution techniques, help you and your spouse identify and resolve issues.

The most important thing to understand is that mediators cannot give either of you legal advice. They are not a substitute for having your own lawyer.

The mediator’s role is to help you and your spouse communicate and reach agreement while your lawyer’s role is to make sure your legal rights are protected.

Mediation is confidential, allows you and your spouse to make the decisions, and is less expensive than filing a lawsuit. You can reach a positive agreement that is more customized than the one you might receive from a judge.

In mediation, you are responsible for your attorney’s fees, as well as half of the mediator’s fees. In certain states, mediation is required by the court after a lawsuit has been filed.

Free Divorce Cost Calculator

So what is the REAL cost of divorce?

In terms of the financial costs of Divorce, we recommend you understand what the potential legal fees are for starters.

Next, figure out what the costs would be to split up the family assets. Family Law Software Divorce Calculators to generate a report. The report is then sent by e-mail to you. These online calculators are FREE.

• Income and Tax Calculator. Figure your and your spouse's income after alimony, support, and taxes. Ask "what if" questions about tax decisions involving alimony, support, claiming exemptions, paying the mortgage, paying child care and more.
• Property Division Calculator. Figure a property division you can live with. You enter a proposed settlement for each spouse's home, cars, cash, pension, mortgage and other debts. Then see how close you are to your desired overall percentage split.
• "Alimony Buyout Calculator". See what a one-time "alimony buyout" will cover or a proposed series of alimony payments.
• Monthly Payment Calculator. See what monthly alimony payment has a value equal to a proposed "alimony buyout" property settlement.
• Sale of Home Calculator. . Estimate how much money each party will keep after a sale of your home, assuming favourable tax treatment.
• Alimony Recapture Calculator. See whether your proposed alimony payments will have to be "recaptured" and reported as income under the tax rules.