Zoom meetings have become the norm when it comes to divorce settlement conferences. The pandemic has changed the way business is handled. Some people are familiar with Zoom and have used it in the past, however, for a lot of people, it is new to them. Tips for How to Prepare for Your Zoom Divorce Settlement Conference 1) Plan in …
When couples decide to separate, the division of assets frequently is one of the most highly contested issues. Feelings run high, and it’s not unusual for one or both former partners to dig in their heels. Why Mediation is a Better Choice? What’s the best way to end a stalemate over the division of assets in Champaign? Usually, couples that …
Have you recently made the decision to get a divorce? Are you confused about how to proceed with your divorce? A Shelbyville divorce mediator explains 5 reasons why you may want to mediate your divorce. When it comes to divorce, you have two options: option one is to litigate your divorce and go to court, and option two is to …
When a couple decides to separate, it brings up painful, and often conflicting, emotions. This isn’t shocking because divorce tends to be an acrimonious process. Unfortunately, going to court to settle the divorce frequently makes the situation worse. With court hearings, an in-depth discovery process, and perhaps even an expensive and risky trial, letting a judge preside over your divorce …
Divorce can be a very complicated proceeding. Both parties can be very emotional about the entire process, and this can slow things down. When both sides are furious, the process can drag on for months because agreements cannot be made on the divorce’s important issues. Sometimes it takes a third party to get things moving and help the divorce move …
Despite the friendly and innocuous name, divorce and family law can be complex, and at times cut-throat. Thankfully for all parties involved, an experienced Champaign divorce mediation attorney can unquestionably help to address any legal conflicts and protect the interests of their clients. Family law is a broad area. It involves many different potential disputes, all of which can be …
The COVID pandemic has forever changed how we do business in the legal industry. Virtual mediations are now becoming the norm and will probably be used for the long run. Learn how to prepare for your virtual Zoom mediation. Prepare in Advance When you are trying a new platform for the first time or are having to find new ways …
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, courts have been looking for ways to cope. One of the ways that they are coping is through virtual hearings. While these hearings may be conducted by telephone, most of them are held via Zoom or a similar web-based service. This enables the judge, the parties, and their attorneys to see and hear each other …
When I first moved home from New York City, I instantly investigated mediation training programs in Illinois. I have a mediator heart and wanted to ensure I had the requisite training to be approved on the various court rosters. However, I live in Champaign, Illinois and the closest mediation training that I could find was in Chicago. I’m a single girl …
Champaign County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee is teaming up with the Dispute Resolution Institute, Inc. to hold a 40 hour mediation training via Zoom. The first 20 hours will be the basic civil mediation training and the second 20 hours will be focused on family law mediation. This has been approved by the Sixth Circuit in Illinois and may …
I’m very proud to be a part of a nimble profession who is able to adjust during these unprecedented times. I have been conducting meditations online via Zoom and GoToMeeting for family law disputes (including child issues and divorce matters). I took it up a notch in the month of May and completed a 20 hour training via Mediate.com. Rincker …