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Your Marriage is Ending: What Now?
Your Marriage is Ending: What Now? By Marla Miller Q.C. Unfortunately, you've come to the realization that your marriage is over, or worse yet, you've just been advised that your marriage is over. What now? You realize that you are going to need some help dealing with...
What Can Be Done To Minimize The Legal Costs Of A Divorce?
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MINIMIZE THE LEGAL COSTS OF A DIVORCE? by Marla S. Miller, Q.C. 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...
The High Cost of Divorce
THE HIGH COST OF DIVORCE by Marla S. Miller, Q.C. Of concern for many families is the rising cost of living. Unfortunately, that cost seems to rise even faster when a marriage or relationship breaks down. Many people have a hard time living within their means even...
Collaborative Family Law
COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW by Marla S. Miller, Q.C. 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...
Mediation in Divorce – The Better Way
Mediation in Divorce - The Better Way by Marla S. Miller, Q.C. I'm so frustrated! I don't think that I can afford this much longer. I can't believe it's taking this long. The Judge said what?!? Many of us have heard these words from the mouths of friends or relatives...
Raising Interests for Mutual Benefit
Raising Interests for Mutual Benefit By Marla Miller Q.C. 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...
Telling Your Kids About The Split: The Six Most Common (Well-Intended) Mistakes
By Kate Scharff Huffington Post "This is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I don't even like telling my kids they need a shot. How can I tell them we're breaking up?" In my practice, I hear agonized comments like this every day. It's devastating to feel you're...