The divorce process can be taxing and overwhelming, especially if there are various decisions left unsettled because of conflicts between you and your former spouse. Sometimes, going to court to address these concerns can be essential. Other times, you can enter...
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Mediation & Collaborative Law
A cooperative approach to child custody decisions
Decisions regarding child custody often become the most emotionally challenging part of the divorce process. The preferred custody arrangement in Connecticut and most other states is joint legal custody because it allows both parents to share the decision-making...
The role of a disqualification clause in collaborative law
Collaborative law offers a gentler method of resolving legal disputes. It encourages all parties to work toward a solution that everyone agrees on. This method is particularly useful in family law scenarios, like divorce, where maintaining a positive relationship...
What is Connecticut’s foreclosure mediation program?
Losing a home is a traumatic experience that can take months or even years to get over. When you are going through significant financial troubles, keeping your home is likely to be one of your main priorities. Therefore, receiving a foreclosure notice can leave you...
Should you mediate an adoption?
Initially, parties see adoption as a two-way tool. For prospective parents, it is a way for them to experience parenthood and share an abundance of love and care. On the other hand, adoption is a way for biological parents to provide an environment and opportunities...
What you should know about divorce mediation
These days, more parties are opting for mediation instead of bringing their divorce cases to court. Mediation is often less expensive, less time-consuming and gives parties more control over the dispute process. But while mediation is usually an easier process,...
Mediation vs. collaborative divorce
Some divorcing couples in Connecticut find it difficult to work out the terms of their divorce without the help of a judge. However, many couples find that they can avoid a lengthy court battle by settling their divorce outside of court. If you and your spouse are...
What are the benefits of divorce mediation?
There are some common alternatives to divorce litigation that couples who have made the decision to divorce should be familiar with. Divorce mediation is one of them and can offer a variety of potential benefits for divorcing couples willing and able to mediate their...