Here’s the typical scenario: You know she’s living with another man. She knows she’s living with another man, and that in doing so, her alimony is at risk for reduction or termination. But she also … [Read more...]
How To Prove Your Former Spouse is in a Supportive Relationship, and Terminate or Reduce Alimony Payments
February 22, 2013 by
Reasons Why Threats and Ultimatums Fail in Family Law Mediation
February 18, 2013 by
The Scene: You've been going back and forth with your spouse over details of your divorce. The kids; the house; the cars; and the knick knacks have been separated. Concessions and deals have been … [Read more...]
Could Co-Mediation Work for You and Your Spouse?
January 29, 2013 by
Often in mediation, one party may feel like he/she is not being "heard" or understood by the mediator. Depending on the gender of the mediator, either party may feel like that mediator doesn't … [Read more...]
Common Errors and the Cost of Your Divorce
January 22, 2013 by
Common Errors Can Affect the Cost of Your Divorce Divorce is an industry unto itself, and has many constituents, including attorneys, judges, court administrators, counselors, therapists, mediators … [Read more...]
Using Mediation Skills to Avoid Divorce Court
January 15, 2013 by
Present Your Best Case First Imagine your car is hit in the mall parking lot by a busy holiday-shopper, who wasn’t paying attention when she filled the back seat of her car with large packages … [Read more...]
Litigation v. Mediation in Family Law – How Do You Choose?
January 9, 2013 by
Do-it-yourself divorces and pro se (representing yourself) litigants are on the rise, especially as the economy continues to put the squeeze on families financially and people simply cannot afford to … [Read more...]
Was Divorce on Your New Year’s Resolution List?
January 8, 2013 by
The holidays are a joyous time for about 50% of couples. The other 50% are looking at each other secretly wondering, "How do I get out of this marriage" or, "How can I possibly make this work?" With … [Read more...]
What do you do when only one spouse wants to divorce?
November 30, 2012 by
I say, “Yes!” You say, “No!” I say, “Stop” You say, “Go, go, go!” Is this a familiar conversation with your spouse? Does one of you want to get out of the relationship, but the other one … [Read more...]
Eliminating “He Said/She Said” in Cohabitation Cases Using Cell Tower Location Records
September 30, 2012 by
In family law, the ability to prove or disprove the whereabouts of a person many times becomes the centerpiece of proving the cohabitation element of a “supportive relationship” case. While the law … [Read more...]
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