Mediation is generally very successful in family law cases. It provides a safe forum for people to sit down and communicate respectfully regarding their concerns and desires, as well as to have their reality challenged if they are a bit off. The setting is confidential, so nothing that is said in mediation can be used [...]
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Why mediation works
Posted in Divorce, General Family Law Posts, Mediation in Family Law Matters, Uncategorized, tagged divorce mediation, divorce negotiation, empowered decision-making, good faith negotiation on November 17, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Crazy making behavior
Posted in Divorce, Divorce Humor - because you either have to laugh or cry, General Family Law Posts, Uncategorized on November 4, 2011 | 2 Comments »
In our community of family law practitioners, we have heard some local mental health treatment providers use the phrase, “crazy making behavior.” This phrase specifically refers to people who engage in behaviors that make you want to go crazy because they don’t make sense, they are irrational, etc. There are many reasons that a party [...]
Interesting Article on the Timing of Divorce
Posted in Divorce, General Family Law Posts, Uncategorized, tagged divorce finance, divorce timing, when to divorce on August 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I just happened to run across this interesting article, “Best & Worst Times – Financially – to Split Up.” Interesting thoughts, though I don’t necessarily agree with everything in the article (see my prior posts on those subjects).
Contested Divorce is Expensive
Posted in Alimony, Divorce, General Family Law Posts, Uncategorized, tagged divorce attorney fees, divorce costs, Divorce Litigation, litigation on June 14, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Of late I have been contemplating a flurry of incoming phone calls from folks looking at getting a divorce or who have been served divorce court papers by their spouse. It is no surprise that, given the current economy or not, cost is a huge concern for people, as it should be. Costs to be [...]
The life of a divorce
Posted in Divorce, General Family Law Posts, Uncategorized, tagged Divorce Discovery, Divorce Facts, Divorce Initiation, Divorce Litigation, Divorce Petition, Divorce Process, Divorce Resolution, Post-Divorce on November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The life of litigation as it normally applies to a divorce case can be divided into three main phases: Initiation Phase, Discovery Phase, and Resolution Phase.
Divorce and Holidays
Posted in Divorce, General Family Law Posts, Uncategorized on November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Holidays are the most difficult times to deal with a divorce. Try to be aware of this and make sure you are occupied with friends and/or relatives.
What “Contested” Divorce Means
Posted in Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Divorce, General Family Law Posts, Uncategorized, Visitation/Parent-time, tagged Contested Divorce on November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What does it mean when we say a divorce is contested? What it DOES mean is that there are provisions in the divorce petition that the parties don’t agree on. What it DOESN’T mean is that you can fight against there actually being a divorce.
Termination of Parental Rights
Posted in Paternity, Uncategorized on September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
See our new page above under “Paternity” on Termination of Parental Rights.
Divorce is never pleasant; avoid it, if possible.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Divorce on April 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Divorce is never pleasant; avoid it, if possible. Some divorces are more unpleasant than others, some are incredibly rancorous and bitter. Some people with many, many obvious reasons and justifications for divorce seem to continue to suffer and question their decision to divorce, while other persons with little apparent reasons for divorce seem to easily [...]
