Whether you’re going through a divorce or splitting up with your ex, worries about child custody are some of the most significant stressors when your family situation is changing. A lot of times when we think of child custody, we think of an adversarial court setting, where each party is fighting each other. Litigation is […]
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5 Negotiation Mistakes Women Make
I negotiate for a living. Yet, whenever I negotiated my own salary, I was nervous. I was irrationally afraid that they would rescind the entire offer if I asked for more. But the truth was, they offered a male colleague the same amount, yet I had years more experience — including courtroom experience he didn’t […]
How Much Does a Divorce Cost?
How much does a divorce cost? It depends. It depends on how well parties can agree on how to divide assets, debts, co-parent the children, and whether and how much one party will receive ongoing financial support from the other. Parties can choose several routes through the divorce process: Do it yourselves (“DIY”), Support from […]
Mediation: Is it Right For You?
You have probably heard the term “mediation” offered as a solution to interpersonal issues that have legal implications, like: Divorce and parenting Probate Landlord / Tenant Employment What is mediation? Mediation is a process where a neutral third party facilitates a resolution of issues by participants. Let’s break that down: Neutral Third Party: A mediator […]