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Choosing to separate from your spouse can be one of the most difficult decisions a couple can face. And unfortunately, the challenges do not stop once that decision is made. For many couples, separating means months of figuring out how to financially support the process of divorce. Traditional divorce litigation can be emotionally and mentally …
When mediators talk about the benefits of mediation over traditional divorce litigation, there are a few keywords that consistently come up. Many mediators will share how it is more cost-effective, quicker, and more painless than going through the court system. And while all those are true, one of the best benefits of mediation and best …
The pandemic has greatly affected everyone in America. With unemployment continuing to rise after six months of stay at home orders; many Americans are struggling to make ends meet. Earlier during the pandemic, many divorce attorneys and mediators noted an increase in separations across the country due to the stressors and added pressure that the …
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Mediation services provide many benefits to couples that are seeking a divorce. Not only does mediation avoid the arduous process of litigation but it also allows couples to deal with their problems peacefully and respectfully. There are no winners/losers in mediation, just two people working out a compromised solution that benefits both of them. For …
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Business mediation has become increasingly common in recent years. Traditional disputes between multiple parties in a business would have to be solved with lawyers in court. But with business mediation, parties can craft compromised solutions outside of the courtroom with a business mediator. The reason this system has become popular in the last few years …
Divorce is never a pleasant process. Traditionally it involves, multiple court dates, lawyers, witnesses, paperwork, and leaves all parties feeling hurt, angry, and both physically and emotionally exhausted. And even after it is all over, it isn’t over. The way things proceed during your separation will continue to echo into your future, especially if you …
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Back in 2004, Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage when the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts made it’s ruling in May of that year. Massachusetts was the sixth jurisdiction in the world to legalize same-sex marriage and the first state to issue marriage licenses in America. With more than 15 years since …
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When people are contemplating divorce and finances, the typical assumption is that expenses will double and assets will get cut in half. With the team approach in Collaborative Practice, we can often craft a win-win financially by tapping the expertise of our financial team members so that a divorcing couple can come out much better off …
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Mediation is one of the best remedies to the sleepless nights you will endure when you litigate. You have a court hearing coming up and you are worrying about what you are going to say and how to say it. What will the other person say or ask you? Should you have done anything differently? Make a …
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A crucial component of the mediation process is mediation coaching. If you and your spouse have already hired a mediator to work with you on your divorce, you will also need a mediation coach. A mediator cannot give advice. A mediation coach can give you advice which will help you negotiate for yourself during mediation. …
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