Temporary Hearing A temporary hearing is a hearing after a case has started, when there is a question that only a judge can decide. A hearing is had before the Judge and orders are issued that will be in effect until the end of the case. The hearing allows parties a limited amount of time [...]
Change Your Perspective in Divorce Divorce and change from family law issues can be tough. In my experience, sometimes a change of perspective can help. It doesn't change the situation, but helps you get through it. Look around your everyday world: does your middle schooler have 4 tests tomorrow, did your second grader just lose [...]
Tip of the Week: Consider all the methods for getting divorced, not just one. Different times or issues in your case may require a new method that you hadn’t considered before. Did you know that mediation can be used in collaborative law cases for a difficult issue? And, there are times when traditional litigation is [...]
Communication Communication with your ex-spouse can be tough. And, remembering that the written word can be forever can be stressful. These days with texting, email, Facebook and Twitter we have lots of ways to communicate. This can make co-parenting easier during and after a divorce because it can give flexibility. Just remember that it is [...]
Standard Summer Possession Summer Possession Today is the summer solstice. Summer possession for divorced parents is different from possession during the school year. Some times begin and end at a different time of the day than school year possession and the length of time is purposely longer than school year possession. There is [...]
Post-Divorce Parenting From the Huffington Post: Parenting changes after divorce. Often it's harder. In a good marriage -- yes, there are some of those -- parenting is nourished by the sexual intimacy, the pillow talk, the support of the extended families, and the presence of the kids who keep things humming. Read the full article
Choosing Your Lawyer Updated: January 22, 2015 Choosing your lawyer is an important element of any family law or divorce. When you need to hire a lawyer you may not know where to start. What First? When you need to hire a lawyer or law firm, it is important to know why you need your [...]
In normal circumstances, if you are concerned about the cost of your divorce or family law case, don't call your lawyer's office with every thought that you have about it. Unless it is an emergency, wait until you have several things to tell your lawyer, make a list and then call your lawyer. Stay focused [...]
Couple Working Together at Home --- Image by © Royalty-Free/Corbis Co-parenting means divorced parents and how they keep doing what they need to do as parents after a divorce. The Office of the Attorney General has some information on their website about Co-Parenting. Look for the more information on Co-Parenting on our Resource [...]
Despite divorce mediation's well-deserved reputation as a sensible alternative to fighting it out in court, we find that few people know very much about it. Mediation can be used in divorce mediation successfully. Read the full article...