Here is a question that I recently received: “Hey Cari, What do people often do “wrong” when they’re about to file for divorce or in the midst of a divorce?” My response: People going through divorce sometimes believe that going to court immediately is the way to resolve things. To the contrary, mediation or the collaborative divorce process would be the …
3 Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution for Divorces
There’s a trend now with divorcing couples seeking forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”). As an attorney and mediator, I always discuss all options with potential clients during the consultation. Here’s an overview: Mediation Mediation can take place at any stage during a divorce and is highly encouraged by the court. The goal of a mediator is to facilitate a …
Workshops Available at FamilyKind on the Upper West Side in New York City
As my readers know, not only am I a food and agriculture lawyer but I also have a family and matrimonial law practice. I wanted to point out a helpful organization here in New York City for you folks who may be going through a separation or divorce: FamilyKind. It offers separate classes for adults, children and teens to better …
The Collaborative Divorce – The Right Fit For You?
Collaborative law is an alternative to a lengthy, expensive, and adversarial litigation process. Couples, with the assistance of their attorneys (and sometimes other professionals), make joint decisions regarding the dissolution of their marriage. In order for the collaborative process to work, both the husband and wife must agree to work effectively together to reach goals that satisfy both parties. Trust …
Fridays With Cari: Getting Divorced in New York
We’re here. The last Fridays with Cari webinar (in this series) will be on Friday, February 24th from 2-3pm. I will be giving an overview of the New York divorce process. I will briefly explain court procedures, stages in litigation, the differences between contested and uncontested divorces, grounds for divorce, no fault divorce law, conversion divorce, the Child Support Standards …
Queens Matrimonial/Family Law Seminar for Mental Health Professionals
As noted here, I will be conducting New York Matrimonial & Family Law Seminar for mental health professionals along with Deborah Kaminetzky (@CedarhurstLaw on Twitter) from 9:30am to 11:00am on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Adria Hotel & Conference Center at 221-17 Northern Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361, telephone (718) 631-5900. The cost of the event will be $30 (or …