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Power Imbalance in Negotiating Your Divorce
FINANCES ARE AT THE HEART OF MOST DIVORCES – DO YOU KNOW ENOUGH? January 22, 2019 Brett E. Jones, Esq. Knowledge is power. If you and your spouse divide the labor in your marriage, the spouse who does particular tasks or has particular responsibilities usually knows more about those tasks and responsibilities than the other…
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Divorce Consultation
DO I HAVE TO GET DIVORCED IF I CONSULT WITH A DIVORCE ATTORNEY? NO, BUT A CONSULTATION IS ALMOST ALWAYS AN ADVANTAGE September 18, 2018 by Brett E. Jones You’re thinking about divorce, a big decision. One of the biggest decisions a person will ever make. A big decision on many levels, not the least…
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Mediation – Do I Need My Own Lawyer?
AN ATTORNEY COACHING YOU THROUGH THE MEDIATION CAN BE MOST BENEFICIAL The title of the children’s book It Takes a Village could apply just as easily to divorce. Psychologists, social workers and financial advisors all have perspectives that may be useful to divorcing spouses, and many practitioners in these disciplines have successful businesses as divorce…
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Divorce Consultation
DO I HAVE TO GET DIVORCED IF I CONSULT WITH A DIVORCE ATTORNEY? NO, BUT A CONSULTATION IS ALMOST ALWAYS AN ADVANTAGE You’re thinking about divorce, a big decision. One of the biggest decisions a person will ever make. A big decision on many levels, not the least of which is, what should I consider,…
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Tips for Discussing Prenuptial Agreements
TIMING IS EVERYTHING — OR IS IT? This is part two of my two-part series on Prenuptial Agreement. Last month I posted about why a prenuptial agreement can be a good idea, and for whom. This post contains a few tips on how to raise the subject of a prenup with your soon-to-be spouse. The…
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Prenuptial Agreements
What Should I Consider in Deciding Whether I Want a Prenuptial Agreement This month I’ll begin a two-part series on the subject of prenuptial agreements. This first post will explain why they might be a good idea and in what circumstances. Next month I’ll share some tips on how to bring up this possibly sensitive…
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Kathryn Lazar International Collaborative Divorce Trainer
Kathryn Lazar has had the pleasure of speaking internationally to collaborative divorce groups on several occasions. Kathryn has made numerous presentations to the International Academy of Collaborative Practice on more than ten occasions, including Vancouver BC, Las Vegas, Nevada, San Antonio, Washington D.C. and many others. Kathryn presented a workshop at the 5th European Collaborative…
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DON’T BELIEVE RADIO ADVERTISING: Divorce Mediation Faster, Safe, Costs Less than Litigation
Some lawyers, trying to secure more divorce clients, trash mediation in their radio ads. Contrary to these advertisement’s claims, mediation frequently results in a better understanding of dispute issues and legally binding agreements, at less emotional and financial cost than litigation. Mediation uses an impartial third-party to help people discuss their disputes, decide next steps…
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Thinking of Splitting Up? Read This First
Your first stop should not necessarily be a lawyer: start at a book store or library and on the internet to educate yourself before you meet with a potential lawyer or mediator. After you’ve done that, call our office and schedule a personal consultation – there is no obligation to go ahead, it can be…
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CUSTODY: Trying to work out parenting plan works in your favor
CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS: BEING ACCOMMODATING WHEN CHOOSING YOUR PARENTING PLAN DOESN’T PREJUDICE YOUR RIGHTS IN LITIGATION A mediation colleague recently blogged about the advantages of mediation over litigated divorce in working out the right parenting plan for your child or children. One advantage of mediation (which advantage is also present in collaborative divorce cases) is that…
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How is Your Home Ownership Affected During Divorce?
DEALING WITH THE MARITAL HOME MAY BE A CHALLENGE IN DIVORCE The website Credit Marvel published an article titled “How is Our Mortgage Affected During Divorce?” that we comment upon here. The article’s text is in regular type; our comments are in bold italics. Here it is: With all of the changes in the mortgage industry since 2008, divorce…
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Spousal Maintenance & Child Support Calculator
New York has developed formulas for both child support and spousal support. Although these formulas are “presumptive” — meaning that the Court is supposed to order these amounts in most cases, the law also provides that the Court can make exceptions to the general rule if persuaded that it would be appropriate to do so.…
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