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Collaborative Divorce VS Traditional Divorce

June 9, 2021

Collaborative divorce is completely different from a traditional divorce, mainly in that collaborative divorce gives you and your spouse the freedom in working together to create a lasting divorce settlement without the need for court intervention. In contrast, a traditional divorce is often adversarial, overwhelming, intimidating and confusing.    As a divorce lawyer, I have seen…

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Collaborative Divorce Lawyer: The Goal Of Each Six-Way Meeting

May 26, 2021

As a divorce lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce, the goal of each six-way meeting is to create acceptable solutions and resolution to various aspects of the divorce to include division of assets/debts, parenting plan for children and future financial arrangements. The setting is safe and structured. Transparency and integrity are key components to the process. Professionalism…

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Divorce Lawyer: Avoid The Drama With Collaborative Divorce

April 28, 2021

As a divorce lawyer, I understand that ending a relationship can be painful, but it doesn’t have to be ugly when you go through the collaborative divorce  process.  Restructuring your family doesn’t need to be a fight, and can be accomplished with thoughtfulness and respect. You can avoid the divorce drama!   Proceeding through the divorce process…

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What Is Collaborative Mediation?

April 14, 2021

Collaborative mediation may be the best solution for your family depending on how complex your divorce needs are. This type of alternative divorce resolution is for those couples who recognize there are strong emotions related to the breakdown of the marriage, possibly from an affair, substance abuse or mental health-related issues, financial burdens, or the…

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Is Collaborative Divorce Cheaper?

March 24, 2021

Collaborative divorce may be a less expensive divorce option over traditional court litigation, however there are varying factors that need to be considered.  Choosing this divorce option is a popular alternative to a traditional divorce for many couples, as more and more couples are willing to work together to create lasting solutions for their family’s…

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Divorce Lawyer: The 5 Stages Of Grief, Part One

February 10, 2021

As a divorce lawyer, I have seen divorce’s five stages of grief first-hand, which is why I am here to support you during one of the most difficult times of your life.  The stages of grief couples experience are the same as in death.  Your marriage has died and the emotions you experience throughout the…

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Collaborative Divorce In Overland Park: How Long Does It Take?

January 27, 2021

Collaborative divorce in Overland Park can last anywhere from three to six months on average versus a traditional divorce, which can take eight to fourteen months or more.  Each divorce is just as unique as the marriage it stemmed from, and will depend on how long it takes to settle all issues, file the divorce,…

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Finding the Right Divorce Mediation Attorney In Overland Park For My Divorce

January 13, 2021

Divorce mediation attorney in Overland Park, Elizabeth Hill, wants you to know how divorce mediation could be the right option for you.  Every divorce is different, which means every divorce path and resolution is different.  There is nothing easy about going through a divorce for either you, your spouse, or your children, but there are…

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Divorce Mediation: An Alternative To Contested Divorce

February 26, 2020

Divorce mediation is often a more affordable and efficient way to resolve marital disputes than a traditional divorce. A divorce mediator is instrumental in helping the parties find a better way to communicate with one another, as well as giving them a better understanding of the legal aspects of divorce. By choosing mediation over a…

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The Hill Law Firm Divorce Mediation Facilitates Amicable Solutions Out Of Court

Divorce Mediation Facilitates Amicable Solutions Out Of Court

January 8, 2020

Divorce mediation provides emotional support, legal information and guidance based on simple, but important principles: every divorcing couple has the right and the ability to resolve divorce disputes, and they are more likely to abide by agreements they created than decisions that someone else makes for them. It’s my belief that it is always better…

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