by FFL | Aug 16, 2022 | Family Lawyers
When most people think of conflict resolution, mediation is usually the first thing that comes to mind. And for a good reason! Mediation is an incredibly effective way to resolve many disputes and come to a mutual understanding without resorting to lengthy written...
by FFL | Jan 4, 2022 | Spousal Support
What is spousal support? Spousal support is money that is paid by one spouse to the other after a separation or divorce. It is meant to assist the disadvantaged spouse with the breakdown of the relationship. It can be paid by way of monthly payments or a lump sum...
by FFL | Jan 16, 2020 | Spousal Support
For many people the most irksome aspect of a divorce is the idea that they may have to pay spousal support -or what is often referred to as spousal maintenance or alimony -to their soon to be ex-spouse. Most people are very willing to pay child support for their...
by FFL | Aug 7, 2018 | Settlement Negotiations
Can things feel worse? The person you thought was your best friend and life partner wants a divorce, and to make matters even worse, they demand your immediate departure. Your spouse now wants you to leave the house in which you and your family live! Can your spouse...
by FFL | Jul 16, 2018 | Settlement Negotiations
In recent years there has been a growing push to encourage spouses to resolve their family litigation through mediation rather than through the traditional – adversarial and public – court process. While the court system can be effective, it is also expensive and...