There are many other procedures (or at least two that I know of) that are often utilized in South Carolina rather than having a trial. They are called Alternative Dispute Resolution and Alternate Dispute Resolution Procedures. One is mediation and the other is arbitration. South Carolina is beginning the move toward more collaborative divorce proceedings, […]
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The better prepared you are, the less stressful this marital dissolution will be.
My spouse and I have agreed to divorce and have reached an agreement
The fact that you and your spouse have reached an agreement on how you will care for your children is an accomplishment. In addition to being emotionally and financially draining for parents, litigating custody and parenting time issues can have a profound negative effect on children. While you do not need a written agreement, it […]
My spouse informed me that he wants to get a divorce
While your spouse may be genuine in his statement that you will be taken care of, you should not rely upon that sentiment without having an understanding of your spouse’s income and assets. If your spouse refuses to provide that information to you there is most likely a reason why. In such a scenario it […]
A friend told me that women always do worse in divorce mediation…
“A friend told me that women always do worse in divorce mediation than in the traditional process. How can I be sure that I won’t be ripped off?” As a Highly Experienced Divorce Mediator, it is vitally important to recognize and acknowledge how a person may be feeling during the mediation process, but to also […]
Why should divorcing couples consider mediation?
The traditional legal process of ending your marriage can be painful due to the fact that the system is adversarial and couples are engaged in a lawsuit. It is my firm belief that any couple who is contemplating ending their marriage should consider utilizing divorce mediation with an experienced professional mediator. (The few exceptions would […]
I plan to tell my spouse that I want a divorce, is there anything I should…
Make sure that before uttering those words, that you are 100% convinced the relationship is so broken & damaged that neither the passage of time or any type of counseling will help restore it. David L. Miller is a Partner with Kring & Chung, LLP, a family law firm in California that is dedicated to […]
Our house is an under water property
Our house is an “under water” property and it’s the main reason my spouse and I haven’t moved forward with a divorce. We just can’t stand living together any longer and we want to get on with our lives. Do you have any suggestions as to how we can do so?
NC Senators Propose 2-Year Cooling Off Period before Divorce
If you call the Tar Heel State home sweet home and are thinking of divorcing, North Carolina Senators Austin Allran (Rep) and Warren Daniel (Rep) have two words for you: cool off. That’s the idea behind Allran and Daniel’s new bill, the Healthy Marriage Act, which was tabled in the state’s legislator late last week. […]
How many different divorce attorneys should I consult?
Michael Geary answers: You may “hit it off” with the first attorney you meet. However, if you do not feel confident in and comfortable with a lawyer, proceed to consult one or two other attorneys until you identify the attorney who is the “best fit” for you.
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