Mediation vs Arbitration

Mediation vs Arbitration

Mediation vs Arbitration The terms “mediation” and “arbitration” are frequently confused. They both come under the broader term, “alternative dispute resolution,” but they are different alternatives (to court, that is). Mediation is far more common than arbitration in...
Parenting Plans and Being Generous with Holidays

Parenting Plans and Being Generous with Holidays

Parenting Plans and Being Generous with Holidays Being divorced with children can have a lot of calendar issues, because there is only one birthday for each child, and yet there are two parents. Christmas only comes once a year no matter what Elmo wanted, and so does...
Who Can Get A Protection Order Against Whom?

Who Can Get A Protection Order Against Whom?

Who Can Get A Protection Order Against Whom? The easy part is usually whether the conduct in question comes within the definition of “domestic violence.” (That is not our topic here.) A separate question (and the one for this blog) is whether the relationship between...
After The Divorce

After The Divorce

After The Divorce What is one’s recourse when the other side refuses to sell or split real estate or “belongings” If, after your divorce is finalized, your ex decides not to comply with the order – What can you do? Often real estate has been ordered sold, and...
Litigating From A Distant State

Litigating From A Distant State

Litigating From A Distant State There are several things that are worse than being sued in a distant state – a cancer diagnosis and one’s home disappearing into a sinkhole are just two that come to mind – but the list cannot be very long. People find...