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Divorce is the formal legal dissolution of a marriage. The divorce process implicates many diverse areas of the law including, but not limited to, real estate, wills and trusts, child custody, and tax.
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Traditional Divorce vs. Collaborative Divorce vs. Mediation: Which Is Right For You

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Divorce is a profound life transition that can feel deeply emotional, legally complex, and financially burdensome. Choosing the right approach—whether mediation, collaborative law, or litigation—can significantly reduce...more

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A Trial Is Not The Only Way To Settle Your Divorce

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Many clients believe that if they file for divorce, the road to resolution is litigation and a trial. While naturally, that is the final step if a settlement is not reached, divorce trials are reasonably uncommon in New...more

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Terms Reached In Mediation Are Not Enforceable Without A Signed Agreement

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In the recent unpublished (non-precedential) decision of Mathurin v. Matrhurin, the Appellate Division again confirmed that (1) agreements reached in mediation are not binding unless the terms are reduced to a writing signed...more

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Achieving Workable – and Just – ADR Results in Family Law

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Mediation, the ADR vehicle most commonly used in family law cases, frequently results in a final settlement – but often only after a marathon session dealing with the many important issues in the lives of family members....more

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