When an individual is interested in resolving their family law matter outside of court through the collaborative process, many are still fuzzy about the details. They may wonder the order in which all of this might take...more
In almost any business setting, including a law firm, your employees might get a better offer elsewhere at some point. For some employees, they might not even seek out the job offer. In other words, if you have a law firm...more
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 a lawyer or law firm is looking for office space, there are lots of considerations that have to be taken into mind. As mentioned in a previous article, location certainly matters as to law firm office space. While a...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
It would be nice if you could simply tell your employees what to do and what not to do. It would be great if they would always take this advice happily. After all, if you are a law firm manager or owner, you have inevitably...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
With technology today, there are lots of electronic devices law firm employees can use to communicate and to complete legal work. From desktops, laptops, cell phones and tablets, all of these devices can be used to perform...more
Many couples decide that they want to adopt a child. Adopting a child can certainly be a joyous experience for the family and the child.
Sometimes, adoptions can be an international adoption where the child is brought to...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
One question that lots of lawyers and law firms do not think nearly enough about is how often they blog. Apart from performing legal work for clients, many lawyers and law firms spend lots of time doing lots of tasks. But one...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
Initial consultations are an important part of most law firms. In lots of areas of law, repetitive business is critical to the success of the law firm itself. Initial consultations can sometimes come from referrals or...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
An increasing number law firms and lawyers are finally coming to realize that social media activity is important for a law firm or a lawyer’s practice. Certainly, social media activity can be a great way to spread information...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
When a law firm performs legal services for clients, it’s critical that law firms perform work that is competent, communicative and diligent. It’s also critical that lawyers put the performance of their legal services at the...more
When a party is thinking about hiring a divorce or family law attorney, it can be a stressful time. For many, they might not have ever seen themselves ever being in a position where they would need a divorce or family law...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