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American Conference Institute (ACI)

Making Victims Whole in a Multi-Jurisdictional Civil Fraud Case

Multi-jurisdictional civil fraud matters often present multiple challenges that make the tracing and recovery of assets a complex, costly, and time-consuming investigative process. Making a fraud victim whole again requires...more

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Preparing for a High-Conflict Divorce: Tips and Strategies

Understanding the High-Conflict Dynamic - A high-conflict divorce is a tumultuous and emotionally charged process that can leave lasting scars on all parties involved. Unlike amicable separations, this type of divorce is...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Mediation in Divorce: What to Expect

Many people going through divorce wish they could “just mediate” their case. The good news is that several counties in Washington state, including King and Snohomish County, require that spouses engage in “alternative...more

Stange Law Firm, PC

What is the caucus approach to mediation?

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Mediation is a popular alternative dispute resolution method in divorce or family law matters. Many opt to participate in mediation seeking a settlement outside of court....more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 8 - Narcissism and Parental Alienation Talk

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Host Eliana Baer and her guest Morton Fridman, M.D. have both seen a rise in narcissistic behavior, and subsequent parental alienation, in the observant Jewish community. Dr. Fridman is a board-certified psychiatrist and...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Is Divorce Mediation right for me?

Over the past five to ten years, and especially post-Covid, I have seen my divorce mediation practice increase significantly. There are several reasons for this. First, mediation in family law matters keeps costs down....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Vacation Mode: Five Best Practices for Traveling with Shared Children

While vacations offer a wonderful way for families to spend quality time together as well as relax and recharge, for a parent who is separated from his or her spouse or is otherwise navigating a co-parenting relationship,...more

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Low Conflict Divorces Impact Children More Than You Think: Why Healthy Disagreements are Important for Future Relationships

Did you know that over half of all divorces result from low-conflict relationships? This may seem surprising, but it’s true. When a marriage ends in divorce, especially one that was low conflict, the impact on children can be...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

There’s an App For That

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When parents divorce, finding a way to communicate about the children amidst grief, anger, or resentment can be a challenge. Several mobile applications are available to help facilitate smoother communications, including some...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

A Timetable for Divorce in King County, Washington

Legal proceedings tend to take longer than people expect or desire. For people facing divorce, most want the matter finalized as quickly as possible. An oft-asked question is how long it will take to be officially divorced....more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Parenting Evaluators and Quasi-Judicial Immunity

When custody arrangements are in dispute and the parties cannot agree on a parenting plan, the trial court may order that a “parenting evaluator” be assigned to the case. The evaluator acts as a neutral, third-party who...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Strategies To Win Your Divorce Mediation

In Washington State, couples going through divorce are required to attend a mediation in an attempt to settle the case before trial, unless excused for reasons such as domestic violence. As a divorce attorney, I have prepared...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Describing the Collaborative Process for Divorcing in Illinois

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Widely adopted in the United States, Canada, and many other countries, the Collaborative Process used in Illinois is a values-driven, private, out-of-court alternative to the traditional litigation model for divorce, often...more

J.S. Held

Crypto After the Crash: Strategies for Resolving Valuation and Tax Issues in Matrimonial and Other Litigation

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The cryptocurrency market was down approximately 64% for the year 2022, with most of the decline occurring before the FTX collapse. For many, this news may bring a feeling of JOMO (Joy of Missing Out). For practitioners...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Create Your Own Solution: Seven Compelling Reasons to Mediate Your Family Law Case

Today, lawyers are turning to mediation more frequently than ever before. Mediation offers a number of benefits, including the opportunity for parties to be heard; a chance to save time and money and avoid the costs of...more

JAMS

[PODCAST] JAMS Neutrals on Using Mediation to Navigate the Complexities of Family Law Disputes

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In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Grace G. Dickler (Ret.) and Hon. Karen G. Shields (Ret.) explore how the pandemic affected family law disputes, how virtual proceedings provided an avenue to keep cases moving forward and...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Bais Din: What is it and How is it Relevant to Divorce Proceedings?

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A Bais Din (also known as a Beth Din, Beit Din, or Beis Din), is a Rabbinical Court that resolves all types of disputes between people of the Jewish faith, from landlord/tenant disputes, to divorce and custody matters....more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Valuation Disputes and Disagreements – ADR Could Be the Solution for Dissolution

The New York Law Journal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Special Report - Valuation disputes arise in many contexts. Whether a legal dispute over a business dissolution or equitable distribution disagreement in a...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Law Brief®: Rich Schoenstein and Morghan Richardson Discuss Trends in Divorce and Custody

On the latest episode, Matrimonial & Family Law Partner Morghan Richardson joins Host Rich Schoenstein to talk about current trends, including joint custody arrangements, pre-nuptial agreements covering pets, and the...more

JAMS

5 Benefits of Mediation for Family Law Resolution

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As a lawyer, judge, and now mediator, I have handled thousands of cases in multiple areas of the law. I have watched litigants navigate the court system and had the privilege of visiting multiple New York State courthouses to...more

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Mediating Divorce Relocation: A Path Worth Considering

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One of the most difficult issues in divorce litigation is the request by one parent to permanently relocate the children a great distance from the other parent. This is often a gut-wrenching situation because the result could...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Divorce: How To Protect Your Privacy

A divorce can be a very public affair. In Washington State, divorce filings are generally publicly available documents. For many divorcing spouses with a high net worth, maintaining financial privacy is a primary concern. For...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

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

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Takeaways From The CLE Program, “ADR In Divorce: Fast-Tracking Resolutions”

Recently, NAM and the ABA collaborated in conducting a CLE webinar entitled, ADR in Divorce: Fast Tracking Resolutions. Three of NAM's well-regarded neutrals, Hon, Jeffrey S. Brown (Ret.), Elena Greenberg, Esq. and Hon....more

Burns & Levinson LLP

I want a divorce. Where do I start?

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The decision to move forward with a divorce is never easy. Regardless of the length of the marriage, the reason for the divorce, or whether children were born or are expected of the marriage, you married that person for a...more

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