April is one of the most popular months to file a divorce. It can be stressful to be the spouse who breaks the news, and even more difficult for an unsuspecting spouse who is served with divorce papers. At San … Read More
It is no secret that divorce litigation is extremely expensive. In the United States, the average cost of a divorce ranges from $15,000 to $30,000 on the low end. It isn’t unreasonable to expect some divorces to end up in … Read More
When you are having a deeply personal and emotional moment, do you want an audience? Of course not! When you are going through divorce litigation, all your personal grievances are thrust in to the public as you attempt to hash … Read More
Well here it is folks. If you’ve been reading my blog all these weeks, you may have been skeptical about my recommendation of mediation over litigation. Finally, I am offering some hard facts below, about the benefits of mediation. It … Read More
A Setback for the Freedom to Marry Dear Jennifer, Moments ago, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled that bans on the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in four states—including our Tennessee case—do … Read More
1. Becoming a Financial Victim If you suspect that your spouse is planning a divorce, make copies of all vital financial records such as account statements (savings, stockbroker, real estate partnership) and data that relates to your marital lifestyle (checking … Read More
While mediation has been around as a profession for over twenty years, it has only become mainstream in the last 5 years or so. One reason for this, I believe, is due to the cost of attorneys. Attorneys fees continue … Read More
Should A Mediator Also Be An Attorney? by Cris Currie Supporting Effective Agreement Among the more hotly debated issues concerning appropriate qualifications for mediators is the question as to whether it is preferable for mediators to also be lawyers. In many … Read More
This site provides information about the law and is designed to inform users of alternative ways to approach family law matters. But legal information is not the same as legal advice — the application of law to an individual’s specific … Read More