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How Do I Talk to my Children about Separation and Divorce

October 4, 2018
Robin J. Stinson
Divorce & Family Law Blog
Telling your children that you and their father or mother are separating can be one of the most difficult discussions you will ever have with your children. The way you handle this announcement can impact your children for the rest of their lives. Before you speak to your children about this life-changing event, these suggestions can help you plan how and what to tell your children.

Navigating Changes to Construction Contracts

September 25, 2018
Adam T. Duke
Construction and Design Law
Change occurs on construction projects constantly, and it’s almost inevitable that even the most standard project will encounter the need to deviate from the original plan. Parties to construction contracts should include language that enables the parties to modify terms – design, construction, price, time – as changing circumstances require. Once an agreement between parties has been established (preferably in writing), one party cannot change the terms of the contract without the mutual agreement of other parties to the contract, according to the principles of contract law. 

Top 5 Benefits of Mediation in Guardianship, Estate and Fiduciary Litigation Cases

September 18, 2018
Colleen L. Byers
Mediation & Arbitration Blog
Human beings are social creatures.  We long for connection and belonging. The first group to which any human being belongs is the family into which he or she is born.  All families have their disagreements. All families have their drama. It is uncanny how frequently clients tell me that their family is “crazy” or that one family member is the “black sheep.” The truth of the matter is that human beings seek to be understood and to feel a sense of belonging. Yet, they walk the path toward those common goals in a myriad of different ways. When people disagree upon the path or disregard each ot

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