Divorce: The Adversarial Approach
Oct 29, 2012
In an Adversarial Divorce, a lawyer must always prepare for and be cautious of putting their client in a position that could be detrimental at trial. In Collaborative Divorce, without the threat of tri...
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Divorce: The Mediation Approach
Oct 29, 2012
In Divorce Mediation, divorcing parties usually do not have an attorney at their side but instead meet together with a neutral person called a mediator. With the mediator they attempt to resolve issues...
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Divorce and Religion
Oct 29, 2012
If you have a valid civil divorce judgment, you are legally divorced. The issue on the religious side is a question that goes to religious custom rather than to civil legality. For example, some Jewish...
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What if I want full custody of the children?
Oct 29, 2012
In Massachusetts, shared legal custody is presumed by the courts unless theres evidence of misconduct by one of the parties. Generally, means abuse by one party or a total inability of the parties to c...
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Children as Witnesses
Oct 29, 2012
During a divorce putting children in the middle of your litigation is not recommended. And in fact, it is generally frowned upon by the judge, nevermind that you may open yourself up to potentially dam...
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What if children don’t want visitation with the other parent?
Oct 29, 2012
You must make sure that your children attend all court-ordered visits. If you fail to obey a court order allowing visitation, or you will be in contempt of court. This would allow the other parent to b...
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Litigation Ending with Settlement
Oct 29, 2012
Litigation occurs when there is a filing, many subsequent court hearings, and decisions are made by the court. There is formal discovery (depositions, production of documents, interrogatories). It is q...
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Divorcing Parties Pro Se
Oct 29, 2012
Not actually on the continuum, this method involves no attorneys or mediators. Pro se means "for oneself" in Latin. Spouses proceed, by themselves, without counsel, using court forms or internet forms ...
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Tax Issues in Divorce
Oct 29, 2012
The personal income tax rate is classified under single, married filing separate, and married. Single individuals pay more in taxes than married couples. This is one of the main reasons couples stay se...
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Common Marriage Problems: Is it You?
Oct 29, 2012
Maybe the problem with your marriage lies specifically with you. Do you prefer to be at your job?, the bar?, or with your friends? This is a huge problem for any relationship, especially if you have ch...
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