Category Archives: Settlement

Martial Settlement Agreements – How to work things out before filing for divorce

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Daniel Margolin

I often have clients ask me how they can lock in an agreement with their spouse regarding how to divide up their assets in an impending divorce. Most times these clients have not yet filed for divorce. In such cases, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Dissolution, Domestic Partners, Legal Separation, Property Division, Settlement | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Who gets to claim the child tax exemption?

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Daniel Margolin

Clients often come to me asking whether they or their ex-spouse/unmarried parent of their child can claim their joint child as a dependents for tax purposes and receive the dependent tax exemption. They often think that this is a decision … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Custody, Child Support, Dissolution, Myths, Settlement | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Top 10 list: Top 10 questions to ask a divorce lawyer in the first consultation.

Posted on February 10, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

If you are contemplating divorce, you should consult with an experienced family law attorney. Once you set up a consultation, be prepared for the first meeting, and have a list of questions to ask the lawyer. The following questions should … Continue reading →

Posted in Child Custody, Child Support, Dissolution, Out of State, Property Division, Settlement, Spousal Support, Top 10 List | Tagged | 2 Comments

Tools to settle your case outside of court.

Posted on February 6, 2008 by C. Sean Stephens

Good lawyers use tools other than the courtroom to get results for clients. A trial is one way to resolve your case, but not necessarily the best way. Good lawyers try to settle their cases after they have analyzed the … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Divorce

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Daniel Margolin

Having a trial is a way, but not the only way to resolve your case. There are many tools available for resolving your case other than a trial. Good family law lawyers are problem solvers, and the good ones recommend … Continue reading →

Posted in Dissolution, Domestic Partners, Legal Developments, Property Division, Settlement, Spousal Support | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments