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Offit Kurman

Managing Conflict with Opposing Parties and Counsel in Family Law Cases

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Some lawyers adopt an aggressive stance as a deliberate strategy, believing it will secure better outcomes for their clients. Others may be combative by nature. It’s important to distinguish between tactical aggressiveness...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

Navigating the Hardest Phase of Divorce

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For many people the time between when they know they are getting divorced, and when they actually separate, is excruciating—it is often the hardest phase of divorce. I’ve given the following pieces of advice to my...more

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Joint Petition for Dissolution – A Solution for those seeking a Conscious Uncoupling

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In California, a couple seeking to part ways have limited options when filing for divorce. The standard procedure requires one party to initiate the process by filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, which is then...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

Dentons

Serve Papers, Not Drama: A Modern Guide to Telling Your Spouse “We Need to Talk”

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The decision to divorce is never easy. From the initial contemplation to untangling shared finances, the process demands careful thought at every turn. Once you've made the decision to file, you face your first legal hurdle:...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Mediation in Divorce: What to Expect

Many people going through divorce wish they could “just mediate” their case. The good news is that several counties in Washington state, including King and Snohomish County, require that spouses engage in “alternative...more

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