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6/26/17
4 Secrets of Successful Negotiations That Everyone Should KnowVery often, negotiations are conducted with an expectation that one party will “win” and the other will “lose.” At other times, parties focus their energies on trying to give up as little as possible. Neither approach is productive and most often results in an impasse, where the parties are unable to make progress. Here are 4 secrets of successful negotiations that you can access whenever...Read More6/22/17
4 Powerful Tips for Dealing With Difficult People to Maintain Your SanityIt’s hard enough going through your own personal crisis and processing the emotions that go along with it. But what do you do when difficult people stand in your way? Perhaps a close friend or relative constantly criticizes you and points out what he or she thinks you should do. Or you might have a colleague with whom every conversation becomes a competition and he...Read More6/17/17
5 Empowering Actions to Take Right Now to Save Time and Money in DivorceYou might be reluctant to initiate the divorce process or a necessary change to your divorce agreement where circumstances have changed. You might not know who to call or where to find information. It can be even more frustrating when you want to keep such details of your personal life private. You might also be hesitant to start with lawyers who you might believe will...Read More6/14/17
4 Ways To Protect Your Children From A Bitter DivorceThe idea of “winning” in family court is a fallacy. There are no “winners” and the only losers are your children. Plain and simple. Unfortunately, the win-lose mentality is perpetuated by the litigation process. One parent is the “Plaintiff” and the other is the “Defendant.” Your children are referred to as “the custody and parenting time issues” and “dependency exemptions.” I know what I’m talking...Read More6/8/17
10 New Ways To Avoid Court Before, During, and After DivorceDivorce can be a very difficult emotional process. You might feel as if you’ve been punched in the stomach or as if the rug has been pulled from right underneath your feet. You may become overwhelmed as you try to figure out what to do next. What many might not realize is that the term “divorce” refers solely to legal marital status. The legal process...Read More6/4/17
New Legal Service Puts Divorcing Spouses In The Driver’s Seat When Resolving Financial Issues Out Of CourtThe financial issues to be addressed in any divorce agreement typically involve any or all of the following: alimony, child support, division of marital assets and debts, and payment of college expenses and other expenses for the children. We are now offering the “financial settlement plan” for those who have decided to divorce and want to resolve the financial issues without court. Or for those...Read More5/31/17
3 Things Every Business Owner Considering Divorce Needs To KnowMany online sources can tell you what a business owner should do to protect his or her business Where the business was acquired during the marriage, here are 3 actions to take right now that will save you money and help to facilitate a successful divorce agreement: Stay out of court. Once one spouse has filed a Complaint for Divorce, both spouses become become...Read More5/26/17
Considering Divorce in New Jersey? Now There’s An Answer to “What Do I Do Now?”If you’re considering divorce, it can be overwhelming if you don’t know who to call or where to find information especially if you don’t want anyone to know. You might be hesitant to start with lawyers who you might believe will make the situation worse. Perhaps you’ve heard about outrageous fees charged by lawyers every time you want to have a phone call about your...Read More5/17/17
What is a “collaborative divorce”?You might have heard the term “collaborative divorce,” but what does it really mean? There are generally 2 options available for spouses seeking a collaborative divorce. The conventional collaborative divorce process as defined by New Jersey statute signed into law in September 2014 This process involves the use of a “team” with the shared goal of helping both spouses reach a mutually beneficial divorce agreement...Read More5/16/17
3 Secrets to Resolving Your Divorce without CourtMany people going through divorce simply leave it up to their lawyers to take action on their behalf. Many times the actions are in response to those by the other attorney or actions are taken with no long term strategy behind them. What is not commonly known, however, is that each and every action can potentially take you down a path towards either contested court...Read More