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7/8/15
Why Collaborative Divorce Is Good For Your KidsAs 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...Read More7/3/15
5 Ways That Litigated Divorce Is Bad For YouToday, 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...Read More7/1/15
6 Things Spouses Should Know Before They DivorceIt 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...Read More6/29/15
3 Secrets Of Collaborative Divorce That Everyone MissesCollaborative 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...Read More6/26/15
3 Great Ways To A Less Stressful DivorceEven 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...Read More6/24/15
The Top 6 Questions for Your NJ Divorce LawyerFinding 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...Read More6/22/15
5 Things Great Divorce Lawyers Have in Common5 Things Great Divorce Lawyers Have in Common When looking for a lawyer to handle your divorce, you should be looking for someone who has all the qualities of the ideal lawyer. There are many divorce lawyers, all with different personalities and goals in mind. Because of this, finding the right divorce lawyer for you can take some time and work on your part. When...Read More10/28/14
When Considering Collaborative Divorce, Beware of the Litigious Lawyer Disguised as “Collaborative”This is the time of year for dressing up and wearing disguises for Halloween. One unwelcome “disguise,” however, is that of the collaborative divorce lawyer who is In New Jersey, collaborative divorce lawyers are to be formally trained in both collaborative divorce and mediation. They are also members of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, as well as certain professional collaborative “practice groups” around...Read More9/13/14
New Alimony Law Takes Effect in New JerseyThis week on September 10, 2014, Governor Christie signed into law a bill that would make major changes to New Jersey alimony law. The new alimony law took effect on September 11, 2014. Significantly, under the new law, the term “permanent” alimony in current law will be replaced with “open durational” alimony. The law will apply to divorces Where a paying spouse is already divorced, however,...Read More9/12/14
New Law Allows Collaborative Divorce in New JerseyThis week on September 10, 2014, Governor Christie signed into law The Family Collaborative Law Act, which would allow divorcing couples to obtain a “collaborative divorce” in New Jersey. The new law took effect on September 11, 2014. Collaborative Divorce is similar to mediation but generally more effective because both spouses have their own attorney and there is a team environment where additional professionals are added as...Read More