New clients often ask their lawyer how they can help ensure a good result in their divorce and/or custody cases. The following tips from Jeanne M. Hannah can help clients obtain good results and often save money in their cases: Be prepared. Clients can gather documents and information about important financial issues, which will help… Continue Reading
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Nine Ways to Minimize the Pain of Divorce
Posted in Divorce, Financial Issues, SeparationThe following tips can help make your divorce case easier, less stressful, and less expensive: Locate, organize and copy all financial records. Make one copy for yourself and a second for your attorney. Save the originals. Close all joint bank and brokerage accounts. If that’s not possible, freeze access to the accounts. Close all joint… Continue Reading
Tips for Success at Your Settlement Conference
Posted in Dispute Resolution, DivorceMany cases can get settled simply by getting the parties together to talk. This type of informal meeting is called a "settlement conference." The following steps can help you prepare for a settlement conference and improve the chances of its success: Identify the issues in your case. Understand how the law affects your case. Know… Continue Reading
Tips for Divorced Parents
Posted in Child Custody, Children, Relationships, VisitationBirthdays and holidays can be especially problematic for newly divorced parents who share custody of their children. Naturally, it will take some time for your family to adjust to the new parenting arrangement. Avoiding confusion, ambiguity and the resulting conflict is essential to maintaining healthy relationship with your children. Emily Doskow at Nolo has written… Continue Reading