Don’t believe all the lawyer jokes. I am proud that most lawyers are caring human beings who are concerned about their clients as people and not just about making a living. And I am proud that the law sometimes does offer people a real remedy for injustice. Two of my proudest and happiest professional accomplishments [...]
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As helpful as the law can sometimes be to solve problems, I have come to believe that litigation and court-imposed solutions are rarely the best choice for divorcing couples. At a recent gathering of family lawyers, we were asked to throw out words we associate with the litigation process in family law cases. The words [...]
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In my last post I shared some ways to help you keep your legal costs down in a divorce. Here are a few more tips. Do your homework. Your legal action is a joint endeavor between you and your lawyer. You will be asked to document your income, property, and debts. The more information – [...]
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This may be obvious, but what lawyers have to sell is their time. As an experienced divorce attorney (and formerly divorced person), I have some tips to pass along. You should end up with a fair result in your divorce case, but how much you pay for it will depend on the amount of time [...]
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