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 Lynette | Feb 17, 2023 | Divorce
I was recently looking online for a link to a specific law firm when I found information in a well-known legal directory. It was titled “When you need a divorce lawyer,” and I found this: …getting divorced may be the most challenging thing you ever do. Add in...
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 | Mar 1, 2021 | Divorce, Divorce Stories, Uncategorized
The lessons learned from this story: Listen to your lawyer about the value of your case; just because you married the owner, it does not become community property and don’t remodel a house that isn’t yours. Dave loved to remodel houses. He loved high-quality...