What are the differences between collaborative divorce and mediation?
Both methods have independent and neutral choreographers in the mediator or coach, but mediation is focused on an outcome and collaboration is focused on a solution. Mediation does not need to have lawyers present, but…
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Child Custody and Living Arrangements: Three Things to Consider
When a divorce affects young children, their subsequent living arrangements hinge on a few significant factors. It…
When to Hire a Family Attorney
Different attorneys have specialisations in different areas, and a family attorney can help you make decisions that…
Despite rebellion by 12 Conservative MPs, legislation seeking to loosen prerequisites for divorce proceedings was passed in the UK House of Commons, paving the way for changes to family law.
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The Positives and Negatives of Family Law in Lockdown
The full fallout is yet unknown, but COVID-19 has certainly had an immediate impact on family law - some positives…
Separated Parents and COVID-19: Child Custody in Quarantine
It has now been more than two months since the UK government introduced lockdown measures in response to the…
Carmen Boucher, a barrister and advocate in collaborative law, is answering some questions divorced couples may have. From keeping up with maintenance payments when the economy is weak, to whether or not custody rules have changed during isolation periods, Carmen succinctly explains how the pandemic…
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Divorce in Washington: The Pandemic’s Impact
With couples spending more time than ever in the home together, those isolating with a partner during an unstable…
A Family Lawyer’s Advice to Law Firms Coping with COVID-19
Over the last two months, attorneys across the country have been forced to adjust to this “new normal” due to…