The Collaborative Law Process and Mediation are designed to help resolve conflict through education, direct dialogue and negotiation. My 36 years of combined experience in the courtroom, in business, and with the Mediation and Collaborative processes will help you evaluate all of your options. I believe it is important for you to understand your lawyer’s […]
An Argument for Collaborative Divorce
The Collaborative Law Process seeks to remove the contentious and “fighting” mindset that some divorce lawyers take when handling a divorce case. Instead, a collaborative divorce adopts a problem-solving approach toward potential challenges. In fact, Collaborative Law attorneys try not to see disagreement as a bad thing. Instead, it is an opportunity to apply the […]
Differences Between Mediation and Collaborative Law Process
ASKED FOR CORRECTION RELATED TO JOHN’S PDF FILE. CURRENTLY post is in DRAFT mode. Many people call my office confused about the differences between the Collaborative Law Process and Mediation. Both methodologies are designed to assist clients resolve their marital issues in a respectful and dignified manner, but there are important differences. For all couples […]
Finding a Collaborative Law Attorney to Help You
When the Collaborative divorce process is chosen by two divorcing spouses, both spouses will need to be represented by their own respective lawyers. Also, both the lawyers will need to have undergone special training in the Collaborative Law Process in order to facilitate the proceedings. Fortunately, there are numerous skilled Collaborative Law divorce attorneys in […]
It Takes Two Lawyers Trained in the Collaborative Process to Provide Competent Representation
Like marriage, the Collaborative Process takes two; two spouses and two lawyers. Inherent in any of the different processes available to end a marriage, whether it be litigation, mediation or Collaborative Practice, there are competing interests surrounding division of marital property and the allocation of income and expenses. One lawyer cannot represent two parties, and […]
A Rational Approach to the 3 Biggest Areas of Concern for Divorce
When couples separate, or divorce, spouses must find a way to resolve their differences on all relevant issues. Collaborative Practice is designed to minimize conflict while working together toward those resolutions. Parties to divorce, their attorneys and any other professionals involved, agree to make a good faith attempt to reach mutually acceptable settlements without going […]
Helping Your Kids Survive Emotionally During the Divorce Process
Divorce creates uncertainty in the lives of the children of divorcing parents. Kids emotions during divorce processIt’s not uncommon for children to blame themselves for the problems that occurred in the marriage. They may think that if only they had been a little better or more fun, the marriage would have survived. Because of this […]
The Benefits of Collaborative Dissolution (Law, Practice…?)
The Collaborative Law Process is relatively new option for divorcing couples and has many benefits over traditional divorce litigation. Each spouse hires their own attorney trained in the Collaborative Process. There are over forty (40) trained attorneys in our area. The goal is to reach a settlement before anyone files papers in divorce court. The […]
Can I Get a Modification to a Divorce Judgment or Order?
There are certain subject matters that are addressed in a Divorce judgment or Order that are subject to being modified by the Court in the future. Generally, those would include issues related to the parties’ minor children, and, if there is an order of spousal support, whether the amount and/or length of the spousal support […]
How Does the Court Divide Marital Property?
The basic legal principal in Ohio in regard to the division of marital property and debts is that they are to be divided equally, 50/50. Nevertheless, the Court has the right to determine that under the circumstances of a particular case, it would be more “equitable” for the property and/or debts to be divided in […]