Is it true that going to court is the only way to ensure that you’ll get your fair share?
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How can I prepare myself for my day in court?
In cases where the spouses are not able to resolve their disputes without going to trial, divorce proceedings are a battle. Few people are prepared to deal with the reality of the courtroom and the fierce confrontations that often happen there. There may be no other time in the divorce process where it is more […]
What’s the difference between collaborative practice and litigated divorce?
The traditional litigated divorce is often what most people imagine when they picture divorcing spouses. Parties are individually represented by litigation counsel and each side negotiates their client’s divorce terms before a judge. In contrast, collaborative practice is a non-adversarial approach. In collaborative divorce, the spouses and their respective attorneys sign an agreement that they […]
What is the difference between direct examination and cross-examination?
What is direct examination? How does it differ from cross-examination?
What is a deposition? Wendy K. Tse Answers
Wendy K. Tse, a family lawyer in Long Beach California, explains what a deposition is and what you can expect from the process.
WATCH: How does the court determine child support and maintenance?
Read the transcript of this video below. In the State of Missouri, child support is determined by using a chart and following a formula, which takes both Mom and Dad’s gross monthly income into consideration. In a nutshell, we compare the percentage each spouse contributes to their overall combined income and they share in […]
If someone doesn’t agree with the judge’s ruling, can they appeal it?
California family lawyer Erin McGaughey explains how appealing a judge’s ruling is a very technical process and goes over the success rates.
WATCH: If someone is unhappy with the outcome of their divorce in New Mexico, can they appeal the court’s ruling?
Read the transcript of this video below. Yes. Now, as part of an appeal, I’m going to quickly go through that process. First of all, you want to try hard to settle the case, because you control the outcome. And in spite of popular opinion, even litigators, trial lawyers, very much want to settle […]
WATCH: How can someone prepare themselves for their day in court?
Read the transcript of this video below. The best way to prepare yourself for your day in court is to set up a meeting with your attorney, but it’s likely your attorney will ask for this anyway. Meet with your attorney a few days before your court date and talk about what the process […]
Does a divorcing couple have to go to court to settle their differences?
If someone doesn’t want to accept their spouse’s settlement proposal, does a divorcing couple have to go to court to settle their differences?
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