What is the Process of Mediation?
During a divorce, there are several methods of dispute resolution: mediation, arbitration, and litigation. An attorney is usually crucial in all forms but will play different roles for their client in each. If going through a divorce with minor children, you will likely be involved in some form of mediation, even if you choose litigation. […]
Legal Separation vs. Divorce: What’s the Difference & Which Is Right for You?
The primary difference between a legal separation and a divorce is one puts an end to your marriage, while the other doesn’t. Both arrangements help you begin to live a life apart from your spouse. What Does a Legal Separation Entail? A legal separation is when you obtain an official legal separation judgment from a […]
Do I Still Get Alimony if My Spouse Goes Bankrupt?
When a spouse has declared bankruptcy they have entered a legal status saying they are unable to pay their creditors. Alimony is a legally mandated payment from one spouse to another. The other spouse might worry that bankruptcy would affect alimony payment. This is not the case, but there are still some elements you must […]
What is a Restraining Order?
A restraining order, sometimes called a protective order, is a court order that can protect someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed. It imposes certain behaviors and requirements on the offender with legal consequences should the offender fail to comply. The person who obtains the restraining order is called the “protected […]
Why You Should File for Divorce First
Many people going through a divorce are often caught off guard by the initial filing. They may have felt the issues plaguing the marriage weren’t enough to warrant a divorce, or perhaps they thought they had conducted their undesirable behavior in secrecy. Whatever reasons prompted the divorce, the spouse caught unaware is at a disadvantage. […]
Emails & Divorce – What You Need to Know
The content of emails can serve as evidence in court proceedings, so take care to be judicious in who has access to your emails and how you express yourself within them. Taking the following advice into account can help you use email in a way that protects you and keeps you on the best path […]
Mediation vs Court Proceeding
Many people outside the legal world are unfamiliar with what mediation is and what it entails. It is substantially different from traditional litigation (i.e. going to court) and has an entirely different set of rules and procedures. The main difference is that mediation is driven by the parties in a dispute. This means that, unlike […]
