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7/17/15

3 Ways To Get Up To Speed On Collaborative Divorce

An innovative process of alternative dispute resolution that is relatively new to the field of family law in New Jersey, collaborative divorce emphasizes the supreme importance of reaching a settlement without harsh and contentious litigation. This method of divorce also saves time and money by keeping the proceedings out of the court system. In addition to its cost, length, and generally acrimonious atmosphere, traditional court...

7/16/15

6 Ways To Overcome The Divorce Blues

The divorce process is typically traumatic, chaotic, and filled with conflicting emotions. It can be the most difficult experience of one’s life. Those in the middle of this terrible time often feel that they have lost the ability to smile. It may sound a bit overly simplistic to someone who is currently overwhelmed by anxiety and sadness, but you can make great strides against the...

7/15/15

5 Keys To Minimizing The Risk Of Divorce

If life teaches us anything it is that disaster can appear around any corner. So we take precaution in every way that we can. We purchase automobile, life, and home insurance and wear our seatbelts in case of an accident. We save for a rainy day. Why, then, do we not think about taking the same preventative measures when it comes to our marriages? Whether...

7/9/15

The Best Divorce Advice You’re Not Taking

Ask any one of your friends or family members who have gone through a divorce how the process went for them and chances are they’ll likely tell you that it wasn’t easy. It is common to make rash decisions in the heat of the moment when tensions are running high. Stalling tactics once the divorce process has started can cause some cases to drag on...

7/8/15

Why Collaborative Divorce Is Good For Your Kids

As a parent, you do your best to shield your child from the unpleasant things in life. Although you may not always succeed, when it comes to your personal conflicts with each other, it is best to leave the children out of it. This is never truer than during the divorce process. Unfortunately, during a divorce, the kids are all too often brought right into...

7/3/15

5 Ways That Litigated Divorce Is Bad For You

Today, there are many ways to divorce, including battling it out in the courtroom. The caveat with this option is that litigated divorce is often not the best choice. As a matter of fact, it’s often bad for you, your spouse and the kids. Here are 5 ways that litigated divorce can be a negative experience for everyone involved. You Have No Direct Participation in...

7/1/15

6 Things Spouses Should Know Before They Divorce

It is a difficult time for everyone involved when a marriage is coming to an end. Both spouses and their children are about to enter into foreign territory and will have to experience a new set of circumstances that can be extremely stressful. From figuring out new living arrangements to dividing up property and money, emotions can run high, leaving both sides feeling ill prepared...

6/29/15

3 Secrets Of Collaborative Divorce That Everyone Misses

Collaborative divorce is one of the newest methods of alternative dispute resolution in family law. And while many recognize the benefits of implementing cooperative techniques instead of adversarial strategies like litigation, many are unaware of some of its hidden benefits. Here are 3 secrets of collaborative divorce that everyone misses. Privacy of a Confidential Forum Unlike the public forum of a courtroom, the collaborative divorce...

6/26/15

3 Great Ways To A Less Stressful Divorce

Even in the most amicable situation, divorce can be one of the most stressful situations you will ever face. As worry creeps in and stress takes over, even the most mundane of daily tasks can become a struggle as your mind focuses on all the “what if” scenarios. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. You can navigate a divorce feeling at least some...

6/24/15

The Top 6 Questions for Your NJ Divorce Lawyer

Finding the right divorce lawyer in New Jersey takes time and a lot of patience, especially if you are looking for a lawyer with experience in a specific discipline like collaborative divorce. Collaborative divorce lawyers work in a much different way than regular divorce lawyers do. In collaborative divorce, each lawyer helps their clients resolve conflict through cooperation instead of leading them to litigation. The lawyer...