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Interest Based Negotiation
As society and the laws that govern it become more and more complex, so does the litigation that arises when things go wrong. As a result, the litigation process becomes more and more involved, lengthy, and of course, expensive. In response we are seeing a trend away from the courts and toward other methods of resolving disputes.
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Meditate, mediate. Just don't litigate
Tie Domi took plenty of hits during his career as an NHL enforcer, but the bill for his divorce may come as his biggest blow of all. The more bitter the battle, say divorce experts, the higher the bills.
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Parting ways, out of court (Collaborative process keeps the mudslinging and dirty laundry out of the picture)
In the collaborative process, which is also used in settling estates, each
party brings a lawyer to the negotiating table. They also sign an agreement setting out strict rules of conduct.
They also sign an agreement setting out strict rules of conduct. Designed to
deal with issues such as child care or finances, accusations and dirty
laundry are prohibited.
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The Better Way (Mediation in Divorce)
The bad news is that the divorce rate is up, and the impression is that
so too are legal costs, delays, uncertainty, and frustration. The good news
is that there is a better way.
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Divorce, Without The Courts
MICHELLE GESKY'S first divorce took three years, tens of thousands of dollars
and incalculable heartache. A settlement was reached before trial, but not
without appearances before the judge and the assignment of a social worker
to defuse a thorny custody issue.
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Collaborative Family Law
One of the most common feelings experienced by people in a relationship
breakdown is that of loss of control. Living arrangements change, financial
demands are different, emotions of each of the parties and their children
run high, and even social relationships are affected. These situations can
often lead to anger, fear, and depression, which often seem to exacerbate
the feelings arising out of the loss of control.
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The High Cost of Divorce
Of concern for many families is the rising cost of living. Unfortunately,
that cost seems to rise even faster when a marriage breaks down. Many people
have a hard time living within their means even where there are two income
earners in the same household. When a marriage breaks down, supporting the
family in two separate homes makes the task even more difficult.
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What Can Be Done to Minimize the Legal Costs of a Divorce?
It's no secret that getting a divorce can cost a bundle. While there are definitely situations where expensive legal proceedings are unavoidable, there are many things that you can do to help keep the costs down.
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