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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

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

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

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal...

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

IR Global

Funeral Disputes and the Rights to a Body

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It is not uncommon for a dispute to arise over a funeral and the rights to a body. Over half a million people die each year in England and Wales with 581,363 deaths registered in England and Wales in 2023....more

JAMS

Kim Taylor Speaks With ABC30 on Why More People in California Are Choosing Mediation Over Courtroom Battles

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Whether it’s neighbors in Napa arguing over a fence or a family in Fresno clashing over an inheritance, legal conflicts can quickly become expensive and emotionally draining. That’s why more people are turning to mediation, a...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

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

The Power of Community Mediation: A Closer Look at the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center

It’s no secret the world is becoming a more contentious place. People are in conflict. Already-crowded court dockets are becoming even more so. The Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) seeks to help change that. Since...more

Dentons

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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We Never Got Married, Can You Help Me?

There have always been those couples who decide, for whatever reason, not to get married. They continue to live together and build a life together without the formality of marriage. So, what happens when a relationship like...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

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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Getting Divorced or Separated? There’s an App for it!

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Even if you and your ex are on good terms, co-parenting presents significant logistical challenges. For those who do not have the best relationship with their ex, co-parenting can create conflict and tension....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

Lerch, Early & Brewer

Should You Mediate Your Divorce?

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The decisions that need to be made in a divorce have far-reaching consequences, not just for the parties but for their entire family. The outcome of a divorce can impact both childhoods and old age, two of the most vulnerable...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Another Custody and Parenting Matter Reversed For Failing to Hold a Plenary Hearing

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I have blogged several times before , including last week, on cases where trial courts were reversed for failing to hold plenary hearing and provide for discovery, often in FD (non-dissolution) matters. I have also discussed...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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What is the caucus approach to mediation?

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Mediation is a popular alternative dispute resolution method in divorce or family law matters. Many opt to participate in mediation seeking a settlement outside of court....more

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Win Your High-Stakes, Complex Divorce by Staying Out of Court

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People seeking to resolve their complex, high net worth divorces in the Family Law Division of the Maricopa County Superior Court in the State of Arizona can find themselves trapped in a system that is not well suited to meet...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

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

Lowndes

Mediation Missteps: How to Prevent Common Pitfalls in Family Law Cases

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Mediation is a confidential process where parties in family law matters, such as divorce, paternity, modification, or enforcement actions, work towards resolving their issues. It involves the parties, along with their...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 3 - Understanding the Role of Parent Coordinators

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Not a judge. Not a lawyer. Not a therapist. Host Sandra Fava and her guest, Eric Solotoff, Co-Chair of Fox Rothschild’s Family Law Department, explore the role of parent coordinators in New Jersey family law disputes. ...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

A Timetable for Divorce in King County, Washington

Legal proceedings tend to take longer than people expect or desire. For people facing divorce, most want the matter finalized as quickly as possible. An oft-asked question is how long it will take to be officially divorced....more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Strategies To Win Your Divorce Mediation

In Washington State, couples going through divorce are required to attend a mediation in an attempt to settle the case before trial, unless excused for reasons such as domestic violence. As a divorce attorney, I have prepared...more

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Be Prepared for Your Divorce Series: Part III – Litigation, Mediation, or Arbitration?

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One of the first options to consider when you start your divorce is whether you want to proceed through litigation, mediation, or arbitration. In general, at the outset of a divorce, one chooses amongst these paths. ...more

JAMS

[PODCAST] JAMS Neutrals on Using Mediation to Navigate the Complexities of Family Law Disputes

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In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Grace G. Dickler (Ret.) and Hon. Karen G. Shields (Ret.) explore how the pandemic affected family law disputes, how virtual proceedings provided an avenue to keep cases moving forward and...more

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