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Divorce Litigation and Negotiation Boston MA

There are many different paths to the divorce process. Choosing the right one for you and your circumstances may get confusing. You will need to do some research to help you decide. The first step if you are already separated is making this legal by getting a separation agreement. The separation agreement will outline most of what you are going to negotiate in the temporary divorce order and divorce settlement anyway. If possible avoid divorce court litigation and opt for a collaborative divorce. This is a voluntary process initiated by couples that sign a Participation Agreement, which binds each other to process and disqualifies their respective lawyer's right to represent either one in any future family related litigation. You may also opt for divorce mediation. This route is cost-effective, private and quick. Before you decide click and contact any of the experienced divorce lawyers in Boston, MA listed below and ask as many questions as necessary.

Craig Merrill Silverman
617-439-4700
99 SUMMER ST STE 1600
BOSTON, MA
David Booth Feldman
617-227-0290
44 SCHOOL ST STE 710
BOSTON, MA
Nancy R Van Tine
617-345-3229
125 SUMMER ST
BOSTON, MA
Gerard A Cyr
617-367-0662
68 COMMERCIAL WHARF
BOSTON, MA
Emmanuel J. Dockter
617-500-3753
44 SCHOOL ST FL 6
BOSTON, MA
John Kupris
617-350-3084
47 Winter Street
Boston, MA
Ingrid C. Schroffner
617-345-3235
125 SUMMER ST
BOSTON, MA
Peter F Zupcofska
617-345-3755
125 SUMMER ST
BOSTON, MA
Diane W Spears
617-227-9713
24 SCHOOL ST FL 8
BOSTON, MA
Vicki L Shemin
617-439-4700
99 SUMMER ST STE 1600
BOSTON, MA
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Divorce Litigation and Negotiation

 

The Divorce Process
A basic guide to the legal process behind ending your marriage.

Part III -- Litigation and negotiation

by Jeffrey Cottrill

Motions

If you need to readjust certain arrangements during the divorce process -- such as custody , visitation, or support -- you can initiate this by filing a motion with the court. Next, a short hearing takes place in which the lawyers representing you and your spouse present their cases before the judge. In most cases, only the lawyers are permitted to speak; however, if you are going the Do-It-Yourself route in your divorce (a path that's only recommended for very simple divorce cases), you will be able to represent yourself in this hearing. Once the judge makes a decision on the matter, the regular process continues as before.

Litigation or negotiation?

More information on Alternative Dispute Resolution:
Mediation: Frequent Questions
A Fair Negotiation
Mediation Barriers
What Is Collaborative Divorce?
A Peaceful Resolution

If your divorce is contested, you and your spouse must decide how to resolve your divorce. Will you fight it out through adversarial litigation, or can you set aside personal feelings long enough to negotiate outside of court ? If you want to avoid the "divorce from hell", Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods, such as arbitration, mediation, and Collaborative Divorce, ...

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