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What Is Team Divorce?
Divorce isn't just divorce anymore. At least not if you are on top of your game in Family Law. As the September issue of The Matrimonial Strategist describes in several different articles, Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce is the wave of the future.The Matrimonial Strategist first discussed Collaborative Law Divorce in May, 2006. To quote Editorial Board Member Charles J. McEvily, 'The hallmark of the Collaborative Divorce is the execution of an agreement by both parties and their lawyers that a judicial resolution will not be sought regarding any issue.'OK, so what does that mean exactly? It means that there is a team in place, usually composed of two attorneys, a child specialist, a financial neutral, a divorce coach, and possibly a mental health professional. Mark C. Hill of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals in San Diego, CA, in his equally informative article entitled 'Why Your Financial Specialist Should Be Independent,' explains the role of the financial neutral in the Collaborative Divorce process. He gives a great deal of time to the challenges of teamwork, and making the entire team process work.So does Vicki Carpel-Miller, a principal and trainer with Collaborative Divorce Team Training (CDTT) in Scottsdale, AZ. In her article entitled 'The Value of a Divorce Coach,' Ms. Carpel-Miller delves deeply into the processes that strengthen the team.This is a fascinating topic, one that's sure to be in the forefront of family law in the years to come. The Matrimonial Strategist is proud to present such a stellar collection of informative articles on the subject; as always, following in the Law Journal Newsletter tradition of bringing you, the busy attorney, the best analysis of the latest in your practice areas.
Divorce isn't just divorce anymore. At least not if you are on top of your game in Family Law. As the September issue of The Matrimonial Strategist describes in several different articles, Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce is the wave of the future.The Matrimonial Strategist first discussed Collaborative Law Divorce in May, 2006. To quote Editorial Board Member Charles J. McEvily, 'The hallmark of the Collaborative Divorce is the execution of an agreement by both parties and their lawyers that a judicial resolution will not be sought regarding any issue.'OK, so what does that mean exactly? It means that there is a team in place, usually composed of two attorneys, a child specialist, a financial neutral, a divorce coach, and possibly a mental health professional. Mark C. Hill of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals in San Diego, CA, in his equally informative article entitled 'Why Your Financial Specialist Should Be Independent,' explains the role of the financial neutral in the Collaborative Divorce process. He gives a great deal of time to the challenges of teamwork, and making the entire team process work.So does Vicki Carpel-Miller, a principal and trainer with Collaborative Divorce Team Training (CDTT) in Scottsdale, AZ. In her article entitled 'The Value of a Divorce Coach,' Ms. Carpel-Miller delves deeply into the processes that strengthen the team.This is a fascinating topic, one that's sure to be in the forefront of family law in the years to come. The Matrimonial Strategist is proud to present such a stellar collection of informative articles on the subject; as always, following in the Law Journal Newsletter tradition of bringing you, the busy attorney, the best analysis of the latest in your practice areas.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.