by Karin Quirk | Apr 1, 2024 | Amicable Divorce, Divorce
Negotiation, mediation, arbitration, settlement conference are terms sometimes used interchangeably by the lay public. They actually are quite distinguished from each other and have a different interpretation. Here is a guide to these terms as generally accepted in...
by Karin Quirk | Mar 15, 2024 | Amicable Divorce, Divorce
Divorce. The word itself conjures images of courtroom drama, emotional battles, and financial strain. But what if there was another way? Enter the concept of an amicable divorce – a process focused on civility, respect, and finding solutions that work for everyone...
by Karin Quirk | Jul 29, 2022 | Amicable Divorce, Attorney, Divorce, Divorce Stories
What does a divorce attorney do? Recently, as I was talking to a client about an upcoming mediation, he said, “…wow, that doesn’t sound like what I’ve seen on television.” I have also seen someone post that divorce attorneys fill out forms. We do more than fill out...
by Karin Quirk | Jul 23, 2021 | Amicable Divorce, Attorney, Divorce
Divorce? You’ve been thinking about it. You probably have talked to friends or asked Dr. Google what this would involve for you. It is confusing enough that you decide that you need to talk to a lawyer. You ask friends for ideas, review lawyer’s web sites, read...
by Karin Quirk | Jun 24, 2019 | Amicable Divorce, Divorce
Did you know that your divorce files are open to anyone? At one time divorce files could be “sealed” so that no one other than the parties or their attorney could look at them. That is no longer the case. Divorce files are now public record and available to anyone,...
by Karin Quirk | May 31, 2019 | Amicable Divorce, Divorce
As a seasoned divorce attorney, I have observed the damage people do to their children and each other when dissolving their marriage. Discussions over child custody, property division and support can become quite heated, especially considering the emotional aspects of...