Marriage Advice From A Divorce Attorney

Divorce lawyers do not see happy marriages in their professional lives. They might see happy couples about to be married when asked to prepare prenuptial agreements, but mostly we see what tears couples and families apart. Whether marriages are short or long, and if...

The Benefits of Mediation During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned all of our lives upside down and this includes how to resolve family law conflicts. From child custody and support to dividing property, more and more people are turning to resolving conflicts outside of court by attending mediation....

Let’s Go To Mediation! – Part III

Mediation Series Part III: The Ins and Outs of Mediation Before I dive into part three, let’s take a moment to review a few key elements of this multi-part series on mediation. In part one, “Let’s Go To Mediation,” I introduce the purpose of mediation, explain the...

Let’s Go to Mediation! – Part II

Mediation Series Part II: Tips from the Mediator In my first blog “Let’s Go To Mediation,” I defined mediation, the neutral mediator’s role in assisting parties, and the benefits of mediation. But how do you prepare for mediation and make the most of your time and...

Let’s Go To Mediation! – Part I

Mediation Series: Part I You’ve decided to separate from your spouse and think you’re on the same page about sharing time with the kids and dividing up your property. You do not want to spend a lot of money on lawyers and have heard that mediation may be a good way to...