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Contrary to what you may see on television and in the media, divorce and many other legal disputes can often be settled outside the courtroom. The key is that all parties involved in the case agree to avoid litigation and seek to resolve their issues amicably. The legal process they can turn to is what is known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). But what do those options look like, exactly? Depending on your unique situation, there are generally four types of alternative dispute resolutions to choose from in hopes of sitting down in a calm setting to understand each other’s

Thanksgiving is a few weeks away, but it is never too early for a reminder that this is a joyous season when we have time to slow down, take stock of the blessings we have personally and professionally, and extend our heartfelt thanks to those who make a difference in our lives. More often than not, the first people we think about are friends and family — people we live for and share unforgettable memories with. But every so often, life throws unfortunate situations in our paths that require us to put faith in the legal system. We know you

Debbie and Mark divorced five years ago. As part of their divorce settlement, Debbie was named the primary caregiver for their three children and would receive monthly child support payments from Mark. For the first few years, those payments came in regularly and on time. But for various reasons, Mark has fallen behind, occasionally only making partial payments and sometimes skipping payments completely. This has created a situation where the unpaid amount — known in the legal world as arrearages or arrears — grows over time and is still considered monies owed to Debbie. What does it mean to be

While getting divorced can be an emotionally draining time with an endless list of to-dos, it is our job as lawyers to guide our clients through these turbulent times and help them address anything that may positively or negatively impact them now or in the future. Sometimes, that means handling matters you might not think are connected. A perfect example is changing your will. Most people do not think about their will during a divorce. But if you have one and do not change it, you will likely leave everything to your soon-to-be former spouse or have your former spouse

Plenty of people visit our office fully committed to filing for divorce. They are often hurt, bitter, sad, and feeling justified that this is the next logical step, and helping them navigate everything that comes next from a legal standpoint is what we are here to do. That said, we cannot stress enough the importance of asking yourself, “Is filing for divorce really the answer?” We are here to help families through their darkest days and most complex decisions. But that does not mean we are pushing for divorce as the answer in every case. Simply put: It is not