Will my Collaborative Divorce take a long time to resolve?
Every divorce differs. Collaborative divorce takes approximately six months on average. Collaborative divorce is much quicker than a litigated divorce.
Can a mediator offer either party legal advice?
A mediator must remain neutral throughout the process of mediation. A mediator cannot provide legal advice to either party engaged in the process of mediation.
Can I move out of the home while my divorce is pending?
Always discuss with an attorney before leaving the marital home. If you have children and custody has not been resolved, leaving the home can have negative consequences. In addition, if you have not resolved your issues of support, you may create additional financial burdens.
how can I prove the income of my spouse that owns a business?
A forensic accountant can help you determine how much your spouse earns as well as value the business if you do not know that information. The business may equitably distribute the asset in the divorce case if the court finds the business and income falls within the parameters of marital property.
How does equitable distribution impact my property in a divorce?
Marital property is any asset acquired from the date of marriage up to the date of the filing of the complaint, or an agreed upon cutoff date. Marital property excludes inheritance and gifts from a person other than each other. Separate property may be subject to equitable distribution if it has been co-mingled with joint [...]
How do I know if I am a victim of race discrimination?
Race discrimination is generally when you are treated improperly because of your race, usually in an employment setting. If you believe that you are a victim of race discrimination, bring it to the attention of your company. If they do nothing about it, they can be equally liable for race discrimination as the original offender. [...]
How does sexual harassment impact the workplace?
There are two types of sexual harassment in the workplace: quid pro quo and hostile work environment. Quid pro quo is when someone you work with requires you to give sexual favors in order to be promoted, not get fired, or other consequences. Hostile work environment is when anyone does things to make you feel uncomfortable [...]
What is wrongful termination?
Wrongful termination means when you are terminated for an illegal reason. For example, you are terminated because you are old, because you are disabled or they perceive you as disabled, because you’re a woman, because you’re gay, or because of your race or your religion, all protected classes. They cannot discriminate against you or commit [...]
What is mediation and how does it help me get divorced?
In mediation, the parties work with a trained mediator who helps them settle their issues by acting as a neutral facilitator in order for them to get a divorce. If an agreement is reached, the mediator will draft a Settlement Agreement and the couple can file for an uncontested divorce.
