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 […]
Divorce Law and Family Law
What does high conflict mean in the context of divorce?
Sometimes, the divorcing couple can’t speak to one another because it is very emotional and hurtful, and a lot of emotions are raised. I would consider a high conflict to be more with those couples who almost will aggravate one another, whether intentionally or because it’s driven out of hurt or fear. The high conflict […]
What drew you to the collaborative process? Why did you become a collaborative lawyer?
I was litigating from 1982 to 2001 and did not have a mediation practice. I had been to court on a number of occasions and it seemed that when people walked out of the courtroom after receiving a result, no matter how good of a job I thought I’d done, no one was happy: not […]
Could a collaborative divorce be more expensive than a litigated divorce that only has two lawyers?
Usually the lawyers’ hourly rates are higher than those of the individual allied professionals, such as the financial expert, the mental health professional, or the child specialist. Rather than both attorneys trying to work out a parenting plan at their hourly rates combined – for instance, talking about whether Johnny should be picked up in […]
How does somebody choose the right lawyer for his or her unique needs?
If you’re in Los Angeles County, then the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association – which I was president of at one time and I’m still on the board – provides training to the community on practicing collaborative divorce. The Collaborative California Practice, called CPCal, and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals also provide training. […]
Can all family law issues be resolved using the collaborative approach or are some better suited to it than others?
Some family law issues are better suited to collaborative law than others. For example, if there is domestic violence and a pattern of abuse, then the parties might not be good candidates for a dissolution through a collaborative approach; they might need the finality of a judge’s decision in order to protect their interests. Founding […]
Residency Requirements For Filing For Divorce In Oklahoma
Jurisdiction to grant a divorce is governed by the Oklahoma Statutes, which require that either you or your spouse must be an actual resident of the State of Oklahoma, in good faith, for at least six months immediately prior to filing for a divorce. The term “actual resident” has been interpreted as domicile, which means […]
I’ve Heard We Live In A No-Fault State, What Does This Mean?
Bari Zell-Weinberger, a family lawyer in Parsippany, answers: In a “no-fault” divorce, the spouse who files for divorce is not obligated to show evidence of wrongful behavior (adultery, cruelty, etc.) on the part of the other spouse. To obtain a no-fault divorce, in most states, it is enough to declare that the couple cannot get […]
My Spouse Had An Affair, So Is He At Fault For Our Divorce?
Bari Zell-Weinberger, a family lawyer in Parsippany, answers: The New Jersey Complaint for Divorce includes the grounds of adultery, meaning that if the complainant for divorce decides it is appropriate, adultery can be formally cited as the reason for the divorce. Filing on the grounds of adultery does carry with it additional legal burdens in […]
5 Reasons To Hire a Divorce Lawyer
Choosing to represent yourself in court instead of hiring a divorce lawyer could be a costly mistake. Here’s why.
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