When I receive a phone call about divorce mediation, I am often asked whether the caller is a good candidate for mediation. The conversation often leads to a description of the conflict the couple is experiencing that is the reason for their divorce. How, I am asked, can we mediate when we are not able […]
Many people will turn to a divorce lawyer before talking to their spouse about divorce because they are concerned about preserving their rights. Often the other spouse learns about the divorce by receiving legal papers from the divorce lawyer beginning the divorce action. The other spouse, having been blindsided, engages his own divorce lawyer to […]
You have chosen to use Collaborative Divorce. You have taken the time to interview and select a Collaborative Divorce lawyer to represent you through the process. How can you work with your lawyer to get the most out of the process? Share your goals for the process with your Collaborative Divorce lawyer Each client […]
Make a List of Your Existing Debts Often couples approaching divorce have individual or joint debts. Most people have home mortgages and/or home equity lines of credit. In addition, many couples have credit card debt, student loans and other liabilities. In the process of divorce mediation, the husband and wife must decide how to […]
When contemplating divorce, parents are rightly concerned about the welfare of their children. One issue that often confuses divorcing parents is the definition of custody. In Connecticut, there are two forms of custody: legal custody and physical, or residential custody. Legal Custody of Children in Divorce Legal custody refers to the decision-making power for the […]
Marital and Divorce Mediation Marital Mediation is an option for couples that may be considering divorce mediation. Sometimes either one or both of the parties considering divorce mediation would prefer to preserve the marriage. Marital mediation is different from divorce mediation and couples counseling, and can be a useful tool for couples who wish to […]
There is an anecdotal story about the two children who each wanted the one orange left in the kitchen. Their mother did not know what to do. Did one child deserve the orange more than the other? Should she cut the orange in two? Upon further questioning, the mother learned that one child wanted the […]
When anticipating divorce, many questions arise. Divorce is a process rife with many interrelated legal, financial and emotional issues. After first thinking very carefully about whether to divorce, you should then think carefully about how to divorce. To begin with, you should decide what issues are most important to you about how to divorce. While […]
You and your spouse have hired Collaborative Divorce attorneys. You are ready to begin the process. You need to ask yourself these questions to determine whether to add other Collaborative Divorce team members. Do we need a Financial Specialist as part of our Collaborative Divorce team? A Financial Specialist can help parse through your financial […]
You have decided to embark on a Collaborative Divorce. You would like to make the most of it. Here are some tips for how to successfully navigate the process Establish goals for your Collaborative Divorce. Think about your goals for the Collaborative Divorce process. Consider the big picture as well as particular goals you […]
