Divorce and family law cases are not enjoyable experiences. For almost any party, they seek to avoid their matter ending up as a litigated case in the family court....more
Communication difficulties are the root cause of many instances of divorce. For many parties, communication is tough. Communication might be strained. It might be adversarial. It might be that it has gotten to the point that...more
When individuals think about family law matters, divorce cases are the first types of family law cases that often come to mind. It is true that divorce filings are probably the most common type of family law case.
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Change can be difficult for many to embrace. Likewise, some family lawyers who litigate cases may offer some criticisms about collaborative divorce. Some family lawyers might even believe that individuals should avoid...more
The beginning of almost every divorce or family law matter culminates in one party serving the other party the pleadings in the case. Certainly in some cases, one party might opt to waive service and not be served. But in...more
Children often get caught in the middle of their parents during divorce. The parents likely do not intend that this happen. But it can often be a natural consequence in traditional divorce litigation....more
In a collaborate divorce, many wonder about the role of the judge. In other words, when does the judge come into play? How important is the judge? Parties even wonder whether they will end up seeing the judge?...more
In divorce or family law matters, lots of parties are looking to resolve their case outside of court through alternative dispute resolution. Instead of being before a judge who is making the decision for them, many are...more
For individuals who are looking to resolve their divorce or family law matter collaboratively, many are likely to discover that there are various collaborative practice groups out there. Many are not sure what a collaborative...more
It was not that long ago that many fathers thought that they were almost always going to get a raw deal in the family courts. Instead of getting roughly the same amount of time as the mother, many family courts would...more
In many marriages, difficult times can arise. There will be times when conflicts arise. There will be times when you see things differently. There might even be times where you wonder if it can work. In these moments,...more
In traditional divorce proceedings, discovery can be a critical part of the divorce case. Discovery can entail all kinds of different discovery techniques.
Discovery can entail issuing interrogatories, requests for...more
In many divorce cases, the parties have own their home. When parties divorce and they own a home, there are typically only three options. The first option is that the husband keeps the house, but refinances the mortgage to...more
When many parties are going through a divorce, they decide to enter into negotiations with their spouse by themselves. They may engage in in-person negotiations. They may exchange emails, texts or letters where they negotiate...more
An increasing number of individuals are not considering the possibility of entering into a prenuptial agreement prior to entering a marriage. A prenuptial agreement can help resolve many issues for a party in case of a...more
The calculation of child support can be an important issue in resolving a divorce or custody case. Parties can often get into contentious disputes in terms of child support calculations....more
In a divorce, motor vehicles can be one important piece to a divorce. In certain cases, there can be all sorts of motor vehicles in play. Individuals often just think about the cars, SUVs, vans or the trucks. But many forget...more
There are lots of instances where a party ought to consider a collaborative divorce. A collaborative divorce can help parties reach a settlement outside court such that litigation may not be necessary. For many parties, this...more
After going through a divorce, many became so consumed about the divorce itself that it’s hard to know where to turn next. For many, it’s hard to finally accept that the divorce itself is done and now it’s time to move on and...more
When individuals decide to enter the collaborative process to engage in a collaborative divorce, many wonder what the parameters of the process will be. They wonder what the ground rules will be. They might even wonder what...more
When parties are going through a divorce proceeding that is contested, the reality is court appearances are likely going to happen. For some parties, they might have to appear at a courthouse multiple times in a contested...more
In divorce or family law matters, there is often times an order from the court for a payment from one party to the other. Sometimes, the order is through a consent judgment. Other times, the court might order the payment...more
When many consider the possibility of a collaborative divorce, they have a hard time picturing how it works. One common question many have is who is at a collaborative meeting?...more
In a divorce, courts are to divide marital property in a just manner when considering all the factors in an equitable jurisdiction. To divide marital assets in a just manner, courts need to know the value of the marital...more
For many parties going through a divorce, they might have lots of assets. From a marital home, vacation homes, investment accounts, retirement accounts and other lucrative assets, those going through a divorce with a high net...more