Results-Oriented Family Law Representation
One of the most compelling and exciting elements of the “Getting to YES” methodology is the idea that you can “invent options” when you’re in a negotiation. Obviously, you need to abide by rules and laws when you’re constructing a child custody and visitation plan....
In Roger Fisher and William Ury’s “Getting to YES,” the authors urge participants in negotiations to focus on needs/interest rather than judging and blaming the people involved. All humans being have common basic needs, such as: • The need for recognition; • The...
Fisher and Ury’s “Getting to YES” process can make child custody battles less mean and more likely to lead to “win-win” outcomes for everyone involved: for you, for your children, and for your spouse. The unifying idea of Getting to YES is this: aim to formulate...
We all engage in heated negotiations in our lives, from the time that we’re little kids (and we want just one more cookie from our parents) to the time that we’re senior citizens. One of the most painful types of negotiation involves child custody. You’re not fighting...
Once you have a budget, what else do you need to do to survive financially after a divorce? First off, you might need to make modifications to your budget and/or lifestyle to meet your needs. If you need to pay spousal or child support, for instance, you’ll need to...
Whether you recently left your spouse — or he or she suddenly announced at the breakfast table that your marriage was over — you’ve been in free fall. Getting separated can be scary and disorienting. But one of the most “under discussed” challenges involves financial...