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Collaborative Divorce Child Custody

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How long does a collaborative divorce take?

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Many are interested in the concept of a collaborative divorce. But an initial question many have is how long a collaborative divorce will take. “Can a collaborative divorce be done in weeks or months, or will it take...more

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How Can Collaborative Law Help Me? Answering Common Questions.

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It’s a common scenario: You don’t want a court to determine your family’s affairs, but you do want a structure in place to ensure you (and your children) get a fair outcome....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

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How To Navigate School Breaks, Summer Camps, Vacations, and Co-Parenting

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When summer and school vacations approach, many divorcing spouses wonder: what happens with the children and the parenting plan? Do I get to take them for vacation, and sign them up for camps? What happens if my coparent...more

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5 Tips for Successful Dispute Resolution During Divorce

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” ~Winston Churchill- It’s easy to instinctively shy away from conflict and with good reason – given the choice, most...more

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Will Collaborative Divorce Work If Both Parties Are Not Fully Honest?

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A collaborative divorce is an option for many parties because they can potentially resolve their divorce matter outside of court. When a divorce settles outside of court, it can reduce fees and animosity. It can also allow...more

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In-State Relocation With Children During or After Divorce

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I recently participated with a client in an uncontested divorce hearing where the Probate and Family Court Judge presiding over the matter said something I have not heard many judges say at an uncontested divorce hearing. ...more

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When Collaborative Divorce Does Not Work

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Collaborative Divorce As An Option - A collaborative divorce is an option many parties should consider when their marriage is ending. In a collaborative divorce, both parties hire a lawyer trained in collaborative...more

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What if Divorce Mediation Does Not Work?

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In divorce or family law matters, mediation is common. In some cases, the court will order that the parties go to mediation. After a case is over in a divorce or family law judgment, the court may even order the parties to...more

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Many custody cases being complicated by some schools not reopening

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August is almost always a tough month for parties going through divorce or custody disputes. In many cases, parties have trouble agreeing on where the children will go to school. The parties might also have trouble agreeing...more

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When access to courts is limited, collaborative practice can help

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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 the courts caused many distress and concern. Many had immediate...more

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Navigating Divorce and Child Custody Arrangements Without the Courts During COVID-19

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A May 8, 2020 New York Times headline proclaimed, “The Pandemic has Slowed the Divorce Process.  Here’s What to Expect.”  A litany of nightmares follows -- inability to commence the process, ongoing cases at a standstill,...more

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Child-Focused Dispute Resolution

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All too often divorce cases involving children end up being hotly contested, with a “win” or “lose” mentality. Inevitably, this mentality results in neither parent winning and the children more often than not losing. While an...more

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Needs of Exceptional Children and Collaborative Divorce

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In divorce and family law matters where custody of children is litigated, it can often present a unique set of complexities for a family court. Family court judges might start with default parenting plans or custody schedules...more

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Calculation of Child Support in Collaborative Divorce

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The calculation of child support can be an important issue in resolving a divorce or custody case. Parties can often get into contentious disputes in terms of child support calculations....more

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Who Is At A Collaborative Meeting

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When many consider the possibility of a collaborative divorce, they have a hard time picturing how it works. One common question many have is who is at a collaborative meeting?...more

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Is Collaborative Divorce Worth The Cost

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Some wonder whether collaborative divorce is worth the cost. In other words, when they contemplate collaborative practice and the enlistment of a collaborative team, they see the potential for having to pay various...more

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