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When access to courts is limited, collaborative practice can help
During the COVID-19 crisis, access to the courts is limited. Many courts were only hearing divorce and family law matters virtually. The lack of access to…
Can you threaten litigation in the collaborative process?
In the collaborative process, parties are attempting to resolve their divorce or family law matter outside of court in an amicable manner. Parties enlist collaborative…
How affidavits can keep parties out of court
Parties who settle their divorce or family law matter amicably often do not want to go to court. Not going to court is one of…
We are going to work it out on our own
Many want to settle their divorce or family law matter outside of court. However, versus hiring lawyers, they want to work it out on their…
Stock options often overlooked in divorce settlements
In any divorce, including a collaborative divorce, all marital property and debt have to be divided. In an equitable division state, marital property and debt…
A fair settlement should be the goal
In collaborative practice, one goal of both parties ought to be a fair settlement. A fair settlement means that both parties generally believe that the…
The importance of the first settlement proposal
The first settlement proposal in a collaborative divorce or family law matter can be critically important. Depending on that first offer, the other party to…
What’s a reasonable settlement?
Reaching a settlement in a divorce or family law matter is easier said than done. For parties who are participating in a collaborative divorce, most…
What if my spouse does not want a collaborative divorce?
A collaborative divorce is a great option for those who wish to amicably settle their divorce outside of court. This is particularly true where both…
Neutral experts in collaborative divorce
In traditional litigation, it’s often the war of the competing experts. Whether the issues in the case are financial or custody related, both sides often…
Are you too angry for a collaborative divorce?
When a divorce begin, many are upset. They are emotional. They might even be angry. Events that led up to the divorce can cause a…
We agree on most issues in our divorce
When many are trying to resolve their divorce, they end up negotiating with their soon-to-be ex-spouse. Many prefer negotiating directly with their spouse versus hiring…