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Is a Collaborative Divorce Right for You?

In 1990, attorney Stuart Webb inadvertently pioneered a new process for divorce aimed to minimize conflict and to resolve matters collaboratively and expeditously. Webb practiced family law and introduced a novel idea: he...more

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A Comparative Analysis of the New Family Law with Old Family Law

The new personal status law under Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 (“New Law”) has been enforced in the UAE since April 15, 2025 and the old family law under Federal decree Law No. 28 of 2005 (“Old Law”) is now officially...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Can’t We All Just Get Along? – Choosing to Litigate Your Family Matter Does Not Mean Trial Is Your Only Option

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Your spouse, former spouse, or former partner comes to you and proposes that you resolve your divorce, financial, or custody dispute through the Collaborative process (a formal arrangement to resolve your matter without any...more

Blank Rome LLP

Protecting Your Family Matters: Spring 2025

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The Silent Divorce. Understanding the Sounds Beneath the Quiet. When we think about a marriage on the rocks, or one that is perhaps nearing its final moments, we often paint a picture of frequent, rancorous disagreements...more

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Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty that established a uniform set of laws for countries with respect to child abduction. Countries that are signors to the...more

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Five Ways to Sabotage Your Divorce (And Why You Really Shouldn't)

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You're going through a divorce. Your spouse says something that cuts deep—maybe they call you an unfit parent or threaten that you'll walk away with nothing. These brief yet hurtful comments can trigger impulsive actions. But...more

Offit Kurman

New York Takes a Progressive Step with Uncontested Joint Divorce

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On January 31, 2025, the Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New York announced an inventive pilot program designed to change how the court system processes divorces, introducing the concept of "uncontested joint...more

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Establishing a Residential Schedule in a Washington Parenting Plan

If you and your spouse are undergoing a divorce with children, there’s a good chance you are thinking about what kind of custody arrangement you will end up with. In Washington, we refer to these as “Residential Provisions”...more

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Why Divorce Lawyers Are Busy After the Holidays

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The holiday season, with its emphasis on family gatherings, goodwill, and celebration, might seem like an unlikely time to consider divorce. However, for many couples, the stress and emotional intensity of the holidays often...more

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Arbitrations May Save Time, Money and Distress in Divorce Proceedings

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Divorce is rarely, if ever, a happy process. The fundamental disagreements that lead a spouse to file for divorce may create chronic distrust and animosity.  The additional conflicts spawned during a lengthy pretrial process...more

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How to “Win” in Your Divorce

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No one contemplates divorce when they are getting married. While some people plan with a pre-nuptial agreement, many do not. If that relationship, which was at one point the most important and fulfilling aspect of your...more

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Be Prepared for Your Divorce Series: Part I – Talk to A Divorce Attorney First.

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One of the questions I am often asked is: what is the number one piece of advice you would give to someone at the beginning of his or her divorce? I once gave the answer: be prepared...more

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Divorce During COVID – How We Have Adapted

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Like almost everything else in life, the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly altered the practice of family law. With court closures and social distancing measures, the court system, attorneys, and clients have turned to technology...more

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Three Words: Mediation, Arbitration, and Conciliation

Mediation. Arbitration. Conciliation. Three words that sound alike and come up frequently in the family law context but have different meanings and implications. I could write a blog post on each one, but here is the “down...more

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When Collaborative Divorce Does Not Work

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Collaborative Divorce As An Option - A collaborative divorce is an option many parties should consider when their marriage is ending. In a collaborative divorce, both parties hire a lawyer trained in collaborative...more

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