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Conflict Resolution for Families in Crisis
Considering Divorce or Dissolution?
If you are considering divorce or dissolution of marriage, I can help you. I have been practicing law since 1978. I am certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Law Specialist. I am an experienced Family Law Mediator. I have also served for two years as the President of the Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals. ... Read the full article »
A Lawyers Role
From my lawyer's point of view, the ethical underpinnings of Collaborative Law are founded upon the accepted notions of "limited representation" and "informed consent". Our Collaborative Participation Agreement limits my role to one of negotiator as opposed to litigator. ... Read the full article »
Divorce Not Always Bad for Kids, Study Says
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One Divorce Lawyer's Experience
The Best Divorce Possible
The Fast and Fair Divorce
Every single one of my clients, without fail, tells me that they only want what is fair, and that they'd like their divorce over as fast as possible. Lately, I have been receiving a lot of calls from people who are contemplating divorce who are telling me, "We think we have everything figured out and we would like to use only one lawyer to write it all up." ... Read the full article »
REAL WORLD meets DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
One Woman's Story
I remember thinking that I needed a process that would respect our marriage, and its dissolution. A process that would not be judgmental or adversarial or use words like "broken"-that would honor what we were and would be as a family, with the least emotional fall out to each member. ... Read the full article »
Divorce Is a Mitzvah
A book review by Maury White of Divorce Is a Mitzvah: A Practical Guide to Finding Wholeness and Holiness When your Marriage Dies, by Rabbi Perry Netter (2002). The nine chapters and epilogue address questions such as, Why Is This Happening to Me? How Do I Decide to Leave? Is Divorce Kosher? What Do I Do with All This Anger? How Do We Tell the Kids? How do I Get Closure? What Do You Say? To Litigate or to Mediate? How Do We Continue to Raise Children Together? ... Read the full article »
The Role of the Child Specialist
The process of divorce, driven by the choices and desires of the divorcing couple, fundamentally alters the experience and structure of family life for both adults and children in the divorcing family. This article discusses the scope of the child specialist's work, the benefits to children and their parents, and the benefits to the other professionals working with the divorcing family. ... Read the full article »
Additional Resources:
There are many resources to turn to during the difficult time of divorce. Consider the following:
- Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreements Without Giving In - by Roger Fisher and William Ury
- Mom's House, Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child - by Isolina Ricci
- Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology (513) 779-2181
- Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most - by Douglas Stone
- Beech Acres Aring Institute (mediation services and support groups) (513) 231-6630
- Collaborative Law: Achieving Effective Resolution in Divorce without Litigation - by Pauline H. Tesler
