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Ok – so you’ve made the smart decision to proceed with a collaborative divorce. You’ve talked to your attorney, your spouse is on board as is their attorney, and you’ve gathered all the documents you need for that first 4-way meeting. Now what? You may be feeling a little nervous, anxious, and perhaps a bit …
What happens at the first Collaborative Divorce Meeting?Read More
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I just started another Collaborative Divorce Case yesterday (meaning that we had the first four-way meeting with another attorney and her client). It was another shining example of why Collaborative Divorce is such a great thing for clients that are willing to work with one another to resolve their case with less stress and pain …
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The more people/clients I talk to, the more frustrated I become at the heart-wrenching stories of individuals who have been exposed to the “traditional” methods of divorce. By traditional, I mean divorcing couples who seek out attorneys that will “fight for their rights” to make sure they get the best deal in the divorce, even …
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Yesterday morning I attended a “calendar call” in a domestic relations courtroom in Wake County. This is a scheduled court appearance for every attorney and litigant that has a hearing or trial scheduled in front of that particular judge for the entire week. It is an opportunity for the judge to call each case and …
No Court Divorce: Less Stress, Happier Kids… a better wayRead More
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I didn’t realize until I had moved to North Carolina and reopened my family law practice here just how many meanings there are to the word mediation. Lets start with a basic definition – a mediation is a form of non-binding dispute resolution where the parties meet with a neutral mediator to help them resolve …
What is Divorce Mediation – Does the North Carolina method work?Read More
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One of the biggest mistakes I see divorcing couples make is piling on additional debt after they separate, thinking that their spouse is responsible for one-half of this new debt. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. In North Carolina, the courts will look at the amount of debt you, as a couple, have incurred …
How to prepare for divorce tip #10: Avoid additional Debt of Major PurchasesRead More
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From time to time I meet with other Collaborative Divorce Attorneys that I recommend. Why do I recommend my competition you might ask? Because for starters – what goes around comes around. Second, collaborative divorce is a new and emerging practice area, and frankly, there aren’t that many of us out there. In order for …
Additional Collaborative Divorce Lawyers I recommendRead More
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Although I believe strongly that the collaborative process is the right approach for nearly all divorcing couples, I can understand that when you first begin thinking about divorce, the gut reaction is going to be to circle the wagons and get ready. That is why I have included photocopying the financial records as tip #4. …
How to prepare for divorce tip #4: Photocopy all the financial recordsRead More