Collaborative Divorce Could Save You Time and Legal Fees March 17, 2021 Colleen L. Byers Clara Ignich Divorce & Family Law Blog As the pandemic and its long-lasting effects on the legal system continue, more couples are turning to collaborative divorce as a way to separate more quickly, cost effectively and with less of the conflict that’s associated with the traditional divorce process.
Do I Need A Parenting Coordinator? March 15, 2021 Robin J. Stinson Divorce & Family Law Blog Contested custody cases can be extremely adversarial and expensive. Bad feelings become inflamed into creating greater hostility between the parents, even after the court has decided on the specific custodial arrangements, both legal and physical, and the court order is about to be entered. Many divorcing parents have difficulty communicating and it can be common for there to be some level of anger or distrust present between the parents. However, a high conflict custody case is a case where the parties demonstrate an ongoing pattern of all or any one of the following:
11 Parenting Tips for an Amicable Divorce February 22, 2019 Robin J. Stinson Divorce & Family Law Blog You no longer live with each other. You may not even like each other. But you are parents for life. The way you and your former partner behave around each other and your children can create a life of uncertainly and chaos, or a life of emotional stability and security. What follows are a series of “tips” for how you and your partner can forge a path for your children to live with a sense of the latter — emotional stability and security. These suggestions are based on handling more than 1,000 divorce and separation cases during the past 34 years practicing law.
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.
When and How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Separation October 1, 2018 Robin J. Stinson Divorce & Family Law Blog One of the most difficult parts of the separation and divorce process is telling your spouse that you want a divorce. How you approach telling your spouse can set the tone for what is to follow — are you going to have an amicable separation process or will you be going to “war,” litigating every single issue in court?
Four Ways to Avoid a Hostile Divorce July 25, 2018 Robin J. Stinson Divorce & Family Law Blog A divorce or separation can be one of the most traumatic experiences anyone ever faces. People often feel abandoned, sad, angry and afraid. They can feel like a failure. But it can get much worse when these feelings are fueled by the additional stress of litigation. The process is financially and emotionally expensive, and it can explode into a full-blown “ugly,” or hostile, divorce.
What to Do to Prepare for Separation or Divorce June 29, 2018 Robin J. Stinson Divorce & Family Law Blog Going through a separation and/or divorce is not an easy process. It can put you and your family under tremendous psychological and financial stress. Making sure that you are prepared for a separation can help minimize the emotional turmoil, as well as ensure that your rights are protected.
Why Alimony Will Cost More Starting January 1st June 5, 2018 Robin J. Stinson Divorce & Family Law Blog Currently, in alimony arrangements, the payor spouse can deduct alimony payments from their income, which can add up to huge tax savings. Think about it — deducting the total cost of alimony for the year can be quite substantial in many cases.
How Taxes Affect Alimony June 5, 2018 Robin J. Stinson Divorce & Family Law Blog Currently, tax considerations can play an important role in alimony negotiations, but that’s all about to change. What is Alimony In North Carolina, alimony, sometimes called “separate maintenance” or “spousal support” in other states, is payment for the support and maintenance of a spouse or former spouse.
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