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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.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
The Stranger to the Deed Rule
In 1987, a unanimous Court of Appeals reaffirmed the vitality of the "stranger to the deed" rule, which holds that if a grantor executes a deed to a grantee purporting to create an easement in a third party, the easement is invalid. Daniello v. Wagner, decided by the Second Department on November 29th, makes it clear that not all grantors (or their lawyers) have received the Court of Appeals' message, suggesting that the rule needs re-examination.
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.