Archive for 2015
Your Initial Consultation with an Attorney
The initial consultation with an attorney to discuss divorce can be difficult and an emotional drain. These are some steps that can make the process easier for you: 1. Bring as much financial information as possible: The more documentation you gather about your financial situation, the better. Some of the important details are: The income you and…
Read MoreThe Initial Client Interview
By: Randall M. Kessler, Esq.; Darren M. Tobin, Esq. The communication between the attorney and the client starts at the initial interview. Remember, every client and every case is different. From the outset, it is imperative that you take sufficient time to get to know your client, his or her spouse, the family, and the background…
Read MoreRoberta Batley is part of the Board of Directors
Roberta Batley is now a member of the Board of Directors for the University of New Mexico School of Law Alumni Association whose mission is to establish and maintain a mutually beneficial relationship between the University of New Mexico School of Law (the “Law School”) and its alumni/ae; to interest alumni/ae, members of the Bar,…
Read MoreTop 10 Divorce Clichés
Randall M. Kessler -High profile divorce lawyer, Chaired ABA Family Law Section, Author As a divorce lawyer for nearly 30 years, I have heard many things said over and over. Some ring true, some are born of anger and others concisely set forth the wisdom of those who have learned how to survive this sometimes terrible…
Read MoreWelcome Randy Powers Jr.
We are pleased to announce that Randy Powers has joined the firm. His practice includes cases of every level of legal involvement, from resolving simple legal issues, to complex, difficult family law matters. For more information on Randy you can view his bio here.
Read MoreFamily Bar Summit: Shaping the System For the Families We Serve
IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, is a national, independent research center dedicated to facilitating continuous improvement and advancing excellence in the American legal system. The Honoring Families Initiative identifies and recommends dignified and fair processes for the resolution of divorce, separation, and custody in a manner that is more accessible…
Read More5 Tips for a Successful Settlement Facilitation
by Jan B. Gilman-Tepper 1. Preparation, preparation, preparation. It is a must. You should have pre-prepared your asset and liability worksheet with all the supporting documentation you can find. For example, if you list a Bank account like this: Bank of the East $2,170, then you should have a recent statement from that Bank showing…
Read More9 Movies To Get You Through The Dark Days After Divorce
Divorce can be an isolating experience. Especially when those around you haven’t been through it themselves. They can try to comfort you and say the right things, but sometimes you need someone who knows what it’s like. Someone who’s been through it. Someone like my old pal Holly…wood. There’s a movie out there for everyone.…
Read More8 Gardening Lessons You Can Use in Your Divorce
by Karen Covy -Divorce lawyer and advisor in Chicago, Illinois. She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends: How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially and Legally. As I was up to my elbows in compost and worms the other day, it occurred to me that divorce is a lot like gardening: it’s…
Read MoreWhat Happens to My Inheritance in a Divorce?
The simple answer is the inheritance belongs to the person who inherits it. It is their separate property. However, as with most things, this question is not as simple as it may seem. Often inheritance comes in one form, say money, and is later used to purchase something else. Or, sometimes, it comes in the…
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