Tag Archives: Collaborative Law

April 14, 2022

KIDS CORNER | Modeling Behavior We Want Our Children to Emulate

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

I hope that young children were not still up and watching the *Academy Awards broadcast when Will Smith got out of his seat, walked up the concourse, and forcefully slapped Chris Rock for making a poor joke at the expense Continue reading…

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 17, 2016

Please Don’t Argue in Front of ANYONE’S Kids at Swimming Lessons

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

My husband and I were taking our kids to swimming lessons when we saw a man and woman standing outside the facility arguing.  The anger and negative energy were palpable.  While still in the parking lot, we met up with Continue reading…

February 16, 2016

Initial Consultation

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law

In the Twin Cities, many family law attorneys offer a free consultation to learn about your options.  This is a time to meet your potential new attorney and ask your questions.  The consultation can serve three main purposes. First, you Continue reading…

September 17, 2015

Negotiating Better Outcomes in Divorce

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law

Understanding the difference between interests and positions could make all of the difference in helping you negotiate a better outcome in your divorce. Position-Based Bargaining: Most people have a tendency to negotiate by arguing in favor of their positions. In Continue reading…

September 3, 2015

Marriage Hospice

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law • Mental Health

Divorce is unfair in that is often asks people to make some of the most important decisions in their lives at a time when they may be impaired by many emotions, including grief. Many clients experiencing divorce have described the Continue reading…

August 8, 2015

Reasons to Have an Attorney in Divorce

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law

While it is possible to file for divorce in Minnesota on your own, without legal representation, it can be difficult to manage, not only legally but also emotionally. Here are some reasons to have an attorney and NOT try and Continue reading…

May 26, 2015

Statistics on Divorce

Categories: Divorce • Family Law

There was an interesting article in the New York Times regarding divorce statistics. It theorized many different reasons the divorce rate seems to be decreasing in the United States. Perhaps, the economic downturn has caused couples to stay married longer Continue reading…

May 1, 2015

Appreciate the Good

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law

Most of my work as a lawyer involves representing clients in Collaborative divorces, and most of those cases involve the use of neutral experts to advise the couple on finances, child development, and communication/relationship dynamics. The idea is to provide Continue reading…

February 18, 2015

International Collaborative Divorce

Categories: Collaborative Law • Divorce • Family Law

Collaborative law is a world-wide phenomenon. Although the process originally started in Minnesota, it has now spread throughout the world.  Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of getting to know collaborative professionals from Europe, South America, Australia, and Continue reading…