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Welcome to the OurFamilyWizard blog. This blog was setup as a forum for the exchange of ideas to help families and the professionals who serve them. Articles within are relevant to Attorneys, Mediators, Judges, Magistrates, Referees, GAL’s, Visitation Expeditors, Parenting Consultants and Parents. Our goal is to create a place where anyone involved in family law can share ideas that could reduce conflict, improve communication, protect children and help move families forward:

February 23, 2010
Making the Right Decision for the Right Reason
By Brook Olsen, HHP, SEP

It’s a death or severe accident in the family. It’s a wedding or a birthday. These are events that your children must have an opportunity to be a part of. Family celebrations are a big deal. Things that will happen only once in a lifetime are not going to get a chance to be rearranged. Grandma just dropped tickets for a trip to Europe. It’s a freebie. They’re going to go to Paris they’re going to go to Barcelona and they’re going to go to Greece. Here’s an opportunity for them to see the world and it’s on your week. Are you going to stop them from doing it with the other parent because it’s on your week? I’m sure hoping not but some parents will do that.

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February 22, 2010
What is the difference between an expensive divorce and one that is not? You

The big question is why do some divorces with kids drag on in court and ring up enormous legal bills?  Well, the answer is often more simple than you may think.  Both parties involved have a great deal to do with the outcome of their case.  Obviously, you cannot control the other parent, but you can control yourself.  Your reaction or lack of reaction can greatly impact how your relationship develop under this new family system.

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February 17, 2010
Don't be fooled, it may cost you

Recently, it has come to our attention that some "competing" service have posted PAID reviews trying to compare themselves to us.  The biggest problem with these reviews is that they are so obviously paid, biased, inaccurate and deceptive.  But, we cannot control the ethical standards of others.

What we can say is that the Our Family Wizard website is the only site that is being ordered by the courts in contested cases in over 35 states.  The reason is simple, the Our Family Wizard website site has proven track history of helping families get past the conflict.

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February 11, 2010
Early Neutral Evaluation from a Financial Expert: Getting an Expert Assessment Before You Litigate
By Justin Reckers, CFP, CDFA, AIF

Early involvement of a neutral financial expert will help parties resolve many financial issues before taking them to litigation. Reducing the number of issues to be argued in court will help attorneys concentrate on the legal issues at hand, reduce attorney fees, move cases along quicker and reduce the burden on our family courts. Proceedings with an expert neutral evaluator will be considered confidential. We encourage direct communication between the adversarial parties about possible claims and supporting evidence. Open and direct communication is particularly important in situations where the parties are far apart in their views.
Topics appropriate for Expert Neutral Evaluation might include;

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February 10, 2010
Surviving Valentine's Day After Divorce

Valentine's Day can be a tough one, especially fresh after a recent divorce or separation. It can be even more difficult when children are involved and you are the one who is left at home alone. But, if it is not your weekend to have the kids, try to take advantage of it. Here are some tips to help you make the best of a sometimes tough emotional holiday.

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February 4, 2010
EARLY NEUTRAL EVALUATION OF FINANCIAL ISSUES
By Kathleen W. Kissoon

Like early neutral evaluation of parenting issues, the opportunity to participate in the early neutral evaluation of financial issues is equally important.

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