In a previous blog article, we talk about whether one lawyer can help two parties in a divorce. The answer to that question is a firm “no.” One lawyer cannot represent both parties in a divorce under ethical rules because it is a conflict. Some then ask whether they need lawyers at all to help …
In some situations, one spouse knows a lot about collaborative divorce. They might know of other friends or family members who have used it with great success. They might have read about it. They might have done some research on collaborative divorce and found it appealing. But in some situations where a divorce is inevitable, …
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Many couple desire to use one lawyer for their divorce. This is particularly true when they want to settle their divorce outside of court. When they hear that in that each party has their own collaborative divorce lawyer, these same individuals are often dismayed. They do not two lawyers. Instead, they want one divorce lawyer …
Are you considering divorce, but scared about others learning the private, intimate details of your marital problems? Selling a family business and hoping to keep the divorce discreet to lessen any negative potential impact on its sale? Facing difficulty with determining a co-parenting plan that is workable for both parents and the child, when one child has …
The collaborative process has several benefits to offer its participants with respectful communication being a key component. Throughout the collaborative process, the parties will engage in discussions as part of settlement negotiations and with the emphasis on the parties expressing their interests. The process of the parties expressing their respective interests and goals (over that …
When many contemplate the idea of resolving their divorce or family law matter outside of court, mediation is what most think about. Mediation is popular. Mediation is well-known even if people do not totally understand how it works. Many are not sure why they would think about collaborative practice when mediation seems like such a …
At the beginning of a collaborative case, one of the most important tasks is for both parties to sign a participation agreement. A participation agreements sets forth all the terms of the collaborative process. This document is signed at the beginning of the collaborative process. There are many different terms normally part of a participation agreement. …
Many when they hear about collaborative divorce are not sure what this term means. Many think “collaborative divorce” is basically a catch-phrase. They think the phrase means the same as the phrases uncontested divorce, non contested divorce, simple divorce, etc. They do not realize that collaborative divorce is a unique way in which to resolve …
Recently, Kirk Stange was featured in an article in Town & Style where he discussed collaborative divorce in an article titled: Collaborative Divorce: A Possible Alternative. The article also talks about the formation of the Missouri Collaborative Institute. Find out more about collaborative divorce and the Missouri Collaborative Institute by clicking the link above.Â
On February 18, 2019, Kirk Stange presented for myLawCLE on The Collaborative Divorce Process. This seminar covered what collaborative process is, how it works, the benefits and the limitations. The hope was to educate others in the legal community about how collaborative practice works to spread the word and help make collaborative practice more prominent. …
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