Category Archives: Mediation

October 12, 2020

A Little History: Sharing your idea with one person begins to change the world

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law • Mediation

            Thirty years ago, in 1990, a family lawyer in Minneapolis named Stu Webb had an idea.  He thought the idea was good enough to share with the Minnesota Supreme Court Justice at the time, Continue reading…

August 18, 2020

Unbundling in a Collaborative World: Working to get the Best of Both Worlds

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law • Mediation

        Collaborative Divorce is a method of divorce that started in Minnesota in 1990 and has now spread to more than 25 countries. The initial defining principle of Collaborative Divorce was that the lawyers would withdraw if Continue reading…

January 23, 2020

Marriage Story, Really?!

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law • Mediation

There has been some buzz about the new film on Netflix called Marriage Story about a couple, Charlie and Nicole, with a son, Henry, going through divorce. I decided to watch it since this is my area of practice and Continue reading…

October 28, 2015

Keeping Your Money in Your Family: Part II

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law • Finances and Divorce • Mediation • Money and Divorce

In part I of keep more of your money in your family; choosing your process wisely I wrote about the well known traditional litigated court based divorce process and mediation. In this issue, I will cover Collaborative Divorce. Collaborative divorce Continue reading…

October 20, 2015

Keeping Your Money in Your Family: Part I

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law • Finances and Divorce • Mediation • Money and Divorce

Getting married sometimes can be expensive if you let it. Getting unmarried can be even more expensive if you and or your spouse allows it to get that way. In divorce, emotions are high and often contribute to higher levels Continue reading…

April 21, 2015

How to Stay out of Divorce Court

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law • Mediation

Divorce court should be your LAST resort. After all, do you want a complete stranger in a black robe deciding the fate of your future? You do not want a judge to decide where your children will live, how much Continue reading…

May 19, 2014

How to Find a Family Law Attorney

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law • Mediation

Many years ago when I had recently moved and was looking for a new dentist, I simply looked through the phone book and found a dentist that was located nearby and set up an appointment. Later, when I arrived at Continue reading…

January 30, 2014

Three Guiding Principles for Divorcing Parents

Categories: Children in Divorce • Collaborative Law • Family Law • Mediation • Mental Health • Parents

Divorce is a challenging and life-changing experience for all family members, and most divorcing parents worry about how their children will be affected in the short and long term. Because divorce is such a significant event for children, these concerns are Continue reading…

November 29, 2013

Choosing a Divorce Attorney Part III

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Legal Separation • Mediation

Choosing an attorney is a critical decision and not to be taken lightly. Equally if not more important is who your spouse chooses to have as their attorney. You can follow all the steps in this series of posts on Continue reading…

November 27, 2013

Choosing a Divorce Attorney Part II

Categories: Children in Divorce • Collaborative Law • Divorce • Mediation • Parents • Separation

I recommend you research and interview several divorce attorneys. This can help you develop and clarify some of your goals and interests and help confirm the choice of process you and your spouse want to use. It’s important to keep Continue reading…