Megan E. Green, a Certified Family Law Specialist, discusses marriage counseling and what to do when there is no possibility of salvaging the marriage.
Legal Issues
I think my spouse has been having an online affair…
I think my spouse has been having an online affair, is there some way I can trace his personal activity on our home computers? Could that information be used in my favor if we divorce?
How should I tell my school-aged children about my divorce?
How should I tell my children about the divorce, and when? Telling your children about your plans to divorce can be one of the hardest parts of the process. However, the situation presents an opportunity to set the tone for the separation and how both parents are going to work together for the benefit of […]
What Is Mediation? How Does It Work?
Brian James, a divorce mediator in Chicago, answers: Mediation is one of the processes that divorcing people can engage in to assist them in reaching the necessary agreements to divorce. Mediators are impartial third parties who assist divorcing individuals in reaching agreements that make sense for both sides and are good for their children. In […]
How Soon Will I Be Divorced And Can I Shorten The Process?
John J. Gilligan, a family lawyer in Long Beach, answers: A divorce cannot occur in California prior to six months from the day the court acquires jurisdiction over the respondent. Therefore, if you are the petitioner and file for divorce, the six month period does not begin until you have received the confirmed copy of […]
What’s the best way to tell a soon-to-be spouse you would like to have a prenuptial agreement?
“For people who are thinking about getting married, what’s the best way to tell a soon-to-be spouse you would like to have a prenuptial agreement?” When your relationship goes from a dating relationship to potentially an engagement or marriage relationship, you need to hit that issue head on, be very direct about it, and talk […]
What are the best ways to deal with an un-cooperative spouse during your divorce?
You have to show your spouse that you’re willing to litigate if it’s necessary to achieve a fair result. In many cases, clients continually negotiate with their spouse thinking that it’s going to speed up the case, save money, or reach a conclusion. With an uncooperative spouse, all that will do provide a feeling of […]
What are the best ways to get a family law judge to see your point of view in courtroom litigation?
“What are the best ways to get a family law judge to see your point of view in courtroom litigation?” The most important thing to have when you walk into a courtroom is credibility. The lawyer has to have credibility and the client has to have credibility. When a lawyer who has built credibility over […]
When first beginning a divorce and choosing whether to litigate, mediate, or use collaborative divorce…
“When first beginning a divorce and choosing whether to litigate, mediate, or use collaborative divorce, what is the best divorce process for most people?” That is dependent on the parties themselves, their personalities, and the issues involved in the case. The collaborative model requires two parties that, despite the fact that they’re getting a divorce, […]
What is the best way to know if a particular lawyer is right for you and your divorce case?
The relationship between a family law attorney and his client is different than the relationship between attorneys and clients in commercial litigation cases or other types of civil litigation, in that it truly is both a business relationship and a personal relationship. The client has to feel comfortable, not only with the legal advice they […]
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