* EMBRACING TRANSITION * Nordstrom at the SONO Collection in Norwalk, CT will be the amazing location for the “Embracing Transitions” seminar through the What Women Want Fairfield County Chapter networking group. Life is full of transitions. Chances are, you’re going through one right now. Learn to cultivate the power of positive thinking with tips […]
It is normal to want support through your divorce. The divorce process can make you feel very much alone. You have been part of a couple and soon you will be single. It is understandable that you seek out friends and family members for support. That is healthy and necessary. Divorce Advice is Not Support […]
Couples using divorce mediation in Connecticut are sometimes surprised to learn that they cannot entirely avoid the involvement of the court system. A divorce can be initiated in Connecticut only by the filing of a Summons and Complaint with the Superior Court. While that may sound imposing, in mediation this process is defused by the […]
People often ask me how to choose between Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. I congratulate them on having decided to divorce amicably. Whichever road you choose, by not litigating your divorce, you are more likely to keep your sanity, preserve your assets, and protect your children. Both Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Divorce Save Time, Money, […]
It always surprises me how many people hire me as their divorce mediator, or collaborative divorce lawyer, simply because of what they learn from my website. Don’t get me wrong, I have a nice website. It seems to convey to people how much I enjoy my work and care about my clients. Still, I am […]
I am happy to report that divorce in the State of Connecticut is moving in the right direction. There is a growing acceptance of the benefits of the non-adversarial divorce methods of mediation and collaborative divorce. Change is slow, but all positive change is welcome. No Need to Serve Divorce Papers There is no longer […]
With approximately fifty percent of marriages ending in divorce, the termination of a marriage is now a common life transition. Although it may be common, divorce can be difficult on both parents and children. If asked, most couples would say that they would prefer to minimize the harmful effects of divorce on their children. Ideally, […]
I will be speaking for a second time at the Second Saturday Divorce Workshop. This one will be on March 11th from 8:30am-12:30pm at the Southport Congregational Church. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce in a friendly, supportive environment. There will be plenty of time […]
I am pleased to announce that I will be speaking for a second time at the Second Saturday Divorce Workshop. This one will be on March 11th from 8:30am-12:30pm at the Southport Congregational Church. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce in a friendly, supportive environment. […]
There is no “common-law” marriage in Connecticut and there is no “common-law” divorce. Regardless of whether a couple chooses an adversarial or non-adversarial divorce method, a couple can only divorce through the court system by following the steps set forth by statute. Service of Process To initiate a divorce, one party, either the husband or […]
