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If you're getting divorced, we're sorry she betrayed you. But if you can convince your soon-to-be ex to agree to use a mediator instead of a lawyer to work out the details, you'll save at least $5,000 and lots of suffering. Look in the yellow pages under "Divorce mediation" or contact the local bar association. And once the nice, civil discussions begin, float the idea of having most of any payments you'll make take the form of alimony, which is tax deductible, rather than child support, which isn't.
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