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 […]
Divorce Law and Lawyers
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 […]
WATCH: How can someone ensure that their lawyer has a good handle on the financial aspects of their divorce?
Read the transcript of this video below. From the very beginning, there needs to be a divorce plan, and the lawyer needs to get a handle on the issues right away. This can be done in the initial consultation depending upon how much the client knows. But if not done then, it’s accomplished shortly […]
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 […]
What are the lawyers’ roles in collaborative divorce?
Lawyers are basically the navigators in collaborative divorce; we try to help navigate people through the divorce process. The clients are in charge of the process, because they’re the ones who have to decide what they wish to do with guidance from the attorneys. To use an example of an airplane: the attorneys are the […]
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. […]
WATCH: How to work with your attorney
Read the transcript of this video below. If there is one thing you can be sure of in your divorce, it’s that you will be given plenty of advice. Well-intentioned neighbors, parents, and complete strangers will be happy to tell you war stories about their ex or about their sister who got divorced in […]
Can I Discuss Aspects Of My Case With My Spouse’s Lawyer?
I need to discuss certain aspects of my case. Can I call my spouse’s lawyer if mine is out of town?
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 […]
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