Monthly Archives: October 2018
Strategies for Effective Divorce Mediation
Hammering out the details of divorce is right up there in terms of emotional toll as the end of the marriage itself. However, the possible benefits of private settlement over court intervention are great, especially over the long-term. Mediation is one option divorcing couples frequently seek as an alternative to the highly-adversarial process of… Read More »
Fighting a Contempt Claim in Family Law Cases
Connections between former spouses can last long beyond the final divorce order. While the marriage may no longer exist, complying with ongoing obligations that require both action and cooperation post-divorce can become strained over time, often due to changes in circumstances for a party, or complications in the relationship between the former spouses …. Read More »
The Danger of Ignoring Divorce Papers
Divorce is a difficult subject, and hard to accept for many spouses. While most couples have some understanding that the end is nearing, others see one spouse blindsided when divorce papers appear. In addition, spouses who are adamantly against divorce may think that ignoring the entire process will stop the dissolution from happening. This… Read More »
Divorcing a Spouse with an Addiction
There are many reasons a marriage may not last, and addiction or substance abuse is one of the more common issues. This dynamic puts very large and overwhelming stresses on a marriage that destabilize interaction and rob the other spouse of trust and faith in the addicted spouse’s ability to do what is best… Read More »
Choosing Between Collaborative and Traditional Divorce
Divorce frequently causes couples to question a lot about their lives, and how to move on from the end of a marriage. Many different emotions will ebb and wane as the decision to divorce is made, as the dissolution process is started, and as the court officially dissolves the marriage a number of months… Read More »