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 […]
Separation and Divorce Process
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.
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?
Have you ever experienced a case where somebody was clearly using the collaborative process to delay the divorce outcome?
Perhaps if they never intended to go through with the process and planned to torpedo it at the end so both parties would have to go back to square one?
WATCH: How can divorce costs be reduced?
Read the transcript of this video below. Divorce does not have to be expensive. Many of the costs for a divorce are within a client’s control, including how often you communicate with your attorney and how familiar you are with your financial circumstances. New Jersey has a very matter-of-fact way of looking at […]
WATCH: Are There Any Tips For Someone Starting a Divorce?
Read the transcript of this video below. The first tip I can give is to collect a file of documents reflecting your economic life during the marriage. Most economic issues will be determined based on the income of the marriage, the spending during the marriage, and the holdings of the marriage. Collect the documents […]
WATCH: What Are Some Common Mistakes People Make When Going Through a Divorce?
Read the transcript of this video below. One of the most common mistakes clients make when beginning a divorce is believing that people get to keep the assets in their name. Clients will come to me and assume that if a car is in the wife’s name, the wife keeps the car, and […]
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