Mediation and Collaborative Divorce When a couple is getting divorced, there are many things to consider. Decisions need to be made regarding custody, support, division of assets, insurance, retirement, and many other aspects of the couples’ life. Thought should be...
Divorce Options, Divorce Solutions
Considering Divorce
What To Expect At The First Meeting
The first step in a collaborative divorce can be the hardest – finding an attorney who is collaboratively trained and experienced. Once you have done this and made the decision to move forward with a collaborative divorce, the professionals will schedule a five-way...
Do I Need To Meet With A Trained Professional?
I went to a seminar last month by Ron Ousky, co-author of The Collaborative Way to Divorce. It was an amazing presentation and inspired me to grow my collaborative divorce practice. The collaborative community in New Jersey continues to be strong and is growing, as...
Can I Afford A Divorce? Yes, You Can
Often one of the first questions I get during a consultation (or even a phone call) is “How much is this going to cost?” I understand why. There is a big fear that the divorce will cost a lot of money and there is not enough money to go around. It may even be why you...
The Most Important Question Everyone Has When Seeing A Divorce Lawyer
I do not know a lawyer who has not had a potential client come in and ask this question: How much is this going to cost? It’s a legitimate question. After all, you do not get divorced all the time. You have heard horror stories from friends, family and co-workers. ...
Is Divorce Your New Year’s Resolution?
January can be a busy month for divorce lawyers. Why? Simple. When some of you are making resolutions to lose weight, stop smoking, or other life changes you may also choose to change your marital status. It is not that out of place for someone to reflect on what...
How Long Does a Divorce Take and Why It Matters
One of the first things you may ask when coming into my office is “how long will this take?” That’s normal. You want to know when everything will be done. You want to know when you can move out. Or when your spouse will move out. You may be concerned about when to...
Not Everyone Needs A Divorce
I recently heard another attorney say that “just because a person made an appointment, doesn’t mean they need a divorce…don’t give them a divorce just because that is what you know how to do.” This is so true. It is not uncommon for something to happen in a...