Read the transcript of this video below. The best piece of advice we give clients at Atkinson & Kelsey for saving time and money is to become educated. The divorce process can be long, but the more you know about it, the better off you will be. The more information you can gather and […]
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WATCH: What is the procedure for dissolving a marriage in New Mexico?
Want to know what the procedure is for dissolving a marriage in New Mexico? Watch or read along as Jon Feder explains how it works.
The Benefits of Arbitration
Although arbitration may not be right for everyone and has a few drawbacks, it is clear that in most instances, arbitration provides many advantages over traditional litigation.
What happens if my spouse is dishonest in some way? I don’t trust him not to misuse the process to take advantage of me!
As you might expect, it is not uncommon that divorcing spouses may have trouble trusting one another. The collaborative process is predicated on the parties acting in good faith. As part of the agreement the parties sign, a collaborative attorney can withdraw if a party is willfully dishonest or is otherwise obstructing the collaborative 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?
What are the first steps someone needs to take after being served with divorce papers?
Staying calm is important to do right away because, a lot of times, people are really taken aback; they’re angry, they’re hurt, and there’s a lot of emotions. Give yourself a moment without reacting. I always advise that people should speak with a family law attorney, ideally more than one, just to simply ascertain your […]
Is Family Law Ready for the Concept of ‘Conscious Uncoupling’?
After Gwyneth Paltrow announced her split from Chris Martin, the actress called the separation “conscious uncoupling.” This introduced couples to a more amicable way of divorcing. But are family lawyers ready for this concept?
What is a collaborative team? It sounds expensive!
At a minimum, the collaborative team consists of the two spouses and their two collaborative attorneys. The parties may also choose to utilize other professionals as needed, such as mental health professionals, child specialists, financial experts, etc. The parties and the attorneys work together with these professionals as a team to amicably create a settlement […]
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