Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Family Law

Potential Benefits of Divorce Mediation

by Mitchell Reichman | Jaburg Wilk on 4/4/2013

Divorce mediation is a process of resolving disputes by engaging a neutral third party who acts as a facilitator, assisting the divorcing spouses in reaching an agreement....more

The Mediated Prenuptial Agreement: A Happy Beginning

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 4/2/2013

When we think of a wedding, we typically think about a joyous time - not about lawyers, meetings and arguments. Yet for many people, their wedding does involve these elements because they have chosen to enter a “prenuptial...more

Is An Alternative To Traditional Divorce Right For You?

by The Byrd Law Firm, P.A. on 3/11/2013

When David Arquette and Courteney Cox announced their plans to divorce this past June, we learned a few important things that indicated that this is an amicable split. David, who as of this writing is representing himself, is...more

Saving Money Through Divorce Mediation

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 3/1/2013

Although divorces can be ugly affairs, they don’t always have to be. Many times spouses find ways to work together during the divorce process in an effort referred to as mediation. This not only offers them the opportunity to...more

What To Watch At The Supreme Court In 2013

by David B. Weisenfeld | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/10/2013

With the Supreme Court's first oral arguments of 2013 underway this week, there are several employment-related cases of note still awaiting decisions....more

Why Divorce Mediation May Work For You

by Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler &... on 12/28/2012

When you’re considering getting a divorce in Tennessee, you may be surprised to discover that divorce mediation is required in most instances. But is divorce mediation right for you? ...more

Tips for Managing Family Conflict During Holiday Gatherings

by Alexandria Skinner on 12/19/2012

A useful list of suggestions for avoiding and neutralizing family conflict during holiday gatherings, roughly framed in terms of the general principles of interest based negotiation....more

Is ADR Right For You?

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 11/29/2012

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is becoming mainstream — especially in dealing with divorce. We talked earlier about alternatives like mediation and collaborative law. You may know a couple that got through their divorce...more

New Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act: When Can I Modify My Alimony Obligation

by Edward Amaral on 11/5/2012

Under the new Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act which became effective on March 1, 2013, there are new and specific standards and guidelines upon which a spouse may file a complaint for modification to decrease or increase...more

Divorce Mediation eBook

by Edward Amaral on 10/16/2012

We are excited to announce the publication of our new eBook on Divorce Mediation. Learn what the many benefits are by getting a divorce through mediation versus a long, expensive and protracted contested divorce. See also how...more

Get Divorced Through Your iPad or iPhone

by Edward Amaral on 10/1/2012

The events leading up to, and actually getting a divorce from your spouse can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life. But does the actual divorce process have to add unwanted stress? There is a better way to...more

Four Tips for a Successful Child Custody Mediation

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 9/7/2012

As you divide your household during a divorce, you must also determine how to share in your parenting duties and rights. Mediation can help you arrive at a satisfactory child custody arrangement. As with litigation, thorough...more

Divorce Mediation

by Edward Amaral on 9/1/2012

This article is a brief overview explaining what Divorce Mediation is and the many benefits of mediation compared with a traditional divorce. Mediated divorces are less costly, less time consuming and provide greater overall...more

Mediation is an Alternative Method for Your Divorce

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 8/29/2012

In mediation, parties hire a single mediator to negotiate the terms of the dissolution of their marriage instead of going to court. A trained mediator works to resolve the same issues that must be settled in every divorce....more

What Questions Should I Ask When I Meet With My Divorce Attorney?

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 8/7/2012

Your divorce lawyer is there to help you through the divorce process. Your lawyer will have many questions for you and require you to provide records and documentation to properly represent you. While your lawyer needs...more

Is Mediation a Better Choice than Divorce if You Have Children?

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 6/19/2012

Divorce is hardest on children. Regardless of how young kids are, they know when something is wrong between their parents. However, when a couple uses traditional divorce methods, the process of separating can be even harder...more

Who Gets the Pet in a Divorce?

by Kaiser Legal Group on 6/18/2012

Published on the National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education (CLE) website as an installment in Michael Kaiser's Animal-Law blog. http://cleblog.nbi-sems.com/2012/02/who-gets-the-pet-in-a-divorce/...more

Do You Have Two Years of Time and a Child’s College Tuition Fund Available to Litigate Your Divorce or Family Law Case?

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 4/2/2012

On March 17, 2010, two years ago, I blogged about court closures. Since that time, nothing has improved; in fact, Los Angeles County is going to experience more layoffs and court closures this year. At this point in time,...more

How an Attorney Can Help During Divorce Mediation

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 3/12/2012

Divorce litigation can be lengthy and expensive. Court and attorney fees are high and waiting for a hearing can take months. Additionally, court ordered divorce settlements often end up being all-or-nothing arrangements...more

What Can You Expect During Mediation?

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 2/17/2012

The primary benefit you can expect from mediation is that the cost of your divorce will be lower than if you choose the traditional litigation route. When divorcing couples choose mediation, they can freely discuss...more

Collaborative Divorce--What is it and How Does it Work

by Gary Borger on 1/3/2012

What is collaborative divorce? How does it work? How does it differ from mediation? Why is it superior to an attorney-negotiated settlement or litigation?...more

What do Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Mark Zuckerberg have in common?

by Ashok Abbott on 12/11/2011

Demographic trends —delayed marriages, considerable wealth being created pre- marriage, and an almost 50% rate of divorce—bring an urgency to the issue of apportioning the active and passive components of the growth in value...more

The Collaborative Divorce Team

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 10/17/2011

The collaborative divorce model involves a team approach to resolve disputes. Because the team members are working together to reach a settlement, the adversarial nature and posturing often found in traditional divorce...more

Attorney Properly Rejects Attorney Fee Arbitration Award by Filing a Small Claims Action

by Barger & Wolen on 9/29/2011

In Giorgianni v. Crowley, the California Court of Appeal for the Sixth District decided a novel question arising under the California Mandatory Fee Arbitration Act for attorney fees disputes. An attorney, John Crowley...more

Successfully Employing Mediation to Settle Issues in Your Divorce

by Jaburg Wilk on 9/1/2011

Getting divorced can be both emotionally exhausting and financially devastating. Couples may consider mediation as one method to transverse through the dissolution of their marriage with less acrimony and potentially at lower...more

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