The biggest difference between a traditional and collaborative divorce begins with the fact that in a traditional divorce, the parties rely heavily on the judges and the court to bring a resolution to their dispute. This often fosters an adversarial environment where the couples look at the process as a battle they...
Read moreThere are several ways a collaborative divorce helps you move through the divorce process in less time with fewer emotional costs. They include: Fostering a cooperative atmosphere where both parties feel safe and able to communicate openly toward solving problems in a creative manner. Putting together a ‘team’ of...
Read moreWhile the following is by no means an exhaustive list, the following are a few key reasons: The spouses will work harder to settle if they know they must hire new lawyers to go to court. The lawyers cannot give up and get a second chance in court –...
Read moreA Marital Settlement Agreement, also called a “Separation Agreement” or “Property Settlement Agreement” is an agreement between divorcing spouses that lays out the terms of their divorce settlement. You will rarely find two Marital Settlement Agreements that are exactly alike, because different states have different rules about what must...
Read moreAt Kales & Kales, we focus a sizable portion of our practice on low-cost, uncontested divorces. If you are wondering whether you need to hire a law firm or a lawyer to handle your case, consider the following: People who handle their own cases are rarely viewed favorably by...
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