Making Sense of Those Divorce Legal Forms
The Petition Opens a file: Filing a petition for dissolution of marriage (divorce) simply opens a file at the courthouse and gives you a file number to use in the future. Nothing else will ever happen if no one files anything further. In fact, the court is obligated...5 Reasons to Stay Out of Court
As a retired Superior Court Family Law Commissioner, I firmly believe that if you can find a way to stay out of court, do so for the following reasons: Time Constraints – The Family Court system is underfunded and understaffed. Even a relatively simple case can...Child Specialist’s Role in the Collaborative Divorce Process
Child Specialist’s Role in the Collaborative Divorce Process The Child Specialist (CS) is a neutral party in the Collaborative Divorce process and provides insight into the experience of the children in coping with the divorce. With the Coaches, the CS can help...“Mom and Dad, Thank You for How You Did Your Divorce.”
My adult son said this to me thirty years after his father and I were divorced. He went on to say, “I have strengths now that I don’t think I would have except for the way you and Dad did your divorce.” I was astonished when my son said this to me. Jim is...Find a Professional
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