It’s Not Just Financial “Settlement” Anymore… We call them “financial specialists” or “financial neutrals.” They are Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (“CDFA”) and they are at the core of the Collaborative Law team. The more I do Collaborative Law cases, the more I appreciate the CDFAs and the more I believe it is their function that […]

When examining witnesses at trial or taking depositions, lawyers ask questions, right? But what kind of questions are they asking? Are they information-seeking questions? Are they curious questions? No. They are questions to which the lawyer already knows the answer, questions designed to elicit evidence, including admissions of bad behavior. If you look up the […]

If you are divorcing, undoubtedly you have had frustrations during your marriage. You might see divorce as a way to break free from those difficulties. And if there has been a power struggle between you and your spouse, you might be hoping that you finally can “win” the battle. You might be hoping that this […]