Many families elect to have Group Insurance coverage under a single spouse provided by their employer. This means one spouse is the primary policyholder of a medical insurance plan, and the rest of the family is covered under that one plan. During a divorce, the question arises as to how the other spouse, and children, […]
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High net worth client already engaged in preliminary stages of litigation
Erin represented a high-level executive with substantial current and expected future assets and elementary school aged children who was in the midst of contested divorce litigation. After spending a lot of money on legal fees, the client was interested in shifting gears to see if the parties could resolve their case with less court involvement […]
Mediation for a couple with young children who wished to preserve the marital home for the children to occupy
Erin creatively mediated an agreement and parenting plan for a couple with young children, who desired to preserve the marital home as a residence for the children post-divorce while sharing custody. Erin was able to work with the parties to address the their concerns for logistics and affordability associated with keeping the children in the […]
Mediation for young couple with young children and variable work schedules
A young couple wished to have Erin serve as a mediator in their divorce. The couple had young children and both clients were engaged in substantial irregular travel for their professions which made them both initially anxious as they tried to sort out a parenting plan on their own. Erin was able to assist the […]
Prenuptial Agreement for Couple with prior marriages, significant assets and an expected inheritance
An older client, reaching retirement age, wished to have a prenuptial agreement drafted. She and her fiancée were both nearing retirement, had previously been divorced and had their own children. The parties had also significant assets on their own names and one party expected to inherit a significant amount of money. Client wished to have […]
My ex-spouse has asked to pick up our children, of whom we share custody, at a different time from that stated in our custody agreement. I’m fine with the change. Do we need to alter the agreement, or is a verbal agreement enough?
My ex-spouse has asked to pick up our children, of whom we share custody, at a different time from that stated in our custody agreement. I’m fine with the change. Do we need to alter the agreement, or is a verbal agreement enough? As an attorney, my answer is almost always going to be “get […]
Would my fiancé and I benefit from a prenup?
You and your fiancé would be wise to consider a prenuptial agreement, or “prenup” as it has come to be known. In fact, most, couples would benefit from a prenuptial agreement. Objections to getting a prenuptial agreement usually come in one of two categories. The first kind asserts that there is no pressing need for […]
What Is Collaborative Law and How Does It Work?
Collaborative Law is a process by which the parties to a potential civil action, embark upon a civil and amicable negotiation, in the combined hope that it can be resolved without the intervention of the courts. In a civil action, the Collaborative approach may be preferred because it has the potential to allow the parties […]
How Are Child Custody and the Parenting Plan Established?
If you are going through a divorce and have children, child custody is arguably the most important matter you will have to deal with during the divorce proceedings. Although custody arrangements can be reviewed and modified until the child turns 18, it is not common custody to be changed from one parent to the other […]
Preparing for a Divorce Mediation
Divorce is always a painful process. Splitting property for its cash value is often a difficult end to a relationship that did not work out. Emotions run high, even in an amicable divorce. Being prepared is the best way to ensure both parties receive their fair share of the marital assets and debts. Listing shared […]