Resources
It is very important to me that all of my clients feel fully informed and educated about their options at all times. While I am very focused on working with my clients to figure out the best solution for their needs, I understand that many people like to learn on their own as well. Below you’ll find a full resources section. You can search for specific content by typing into the search bar below, or feel free to browse by scrolling below.
You can search for any word or phrase in this Resources section, but for your convenience, we’ve also categorized each section into the following areas which you can also search by:
Divorce and Mediation
Estate Planning
Workplace
Divorce Like A Christian
Life Lessons From the Camino That I Hope to Never Forget
Life Lessons I Learned From Walking 150 Miles on the Camino.
Differences Between Employment Mediation and Workplace Mediation
Understanding this difference important when selecting the right type of mediator for your situation.
Workplace Investigations
There are two types of investigations that we recommend for the workplace. Informal and Formal. Below are two situations and recommended investigation types:
Where To Begin
Do you wonder why some people/families are able to transform into a stronger unit after the divorce while others are constantly fighting? Why some people’s finances are destroyed, yet others are strong? Why some kids are fine after divorce, yet others are a wreck?
What a “Puke Chute” Reminded Me About Conflict
A puke chute for, those of you who are not familiar with cross country races, is the chute. that cross country runners run into at the finish line of the race. As a volunteer at a puck chute, I learned that once runners enter the chute, some of them puke, (hence the name), others fall down, or others just stop, unwilling to endure the pain any longer.
From a Child’s Perspective
Laurie separated from her ex when her daughter Sammy was two and a half years old. When Sammy, at the age of ten, saw Laurie working on her website, Laurie asked her if she had anything she wanted to share with parents who are divorcing. Here’s what Sammy wanted to share, almost word for word. Laurie’s comments are in parentheses.
How should a family mediator be chosen?
Divorce is a legal process, so we believe that it’s usually best if the mediator is an attorney who has had experience representing parties for divorce.. One example why…
Estate Planning FAQ's
We get lots of questions about estate planning. Here are the most frequently asked questions we receive along with some helpful tips at the end:
Unbundled Legal Services
Do you need just a little bit of help processing your divorce?
That’s what unbundled, sometimes called limited scope, legal services are all about. You decide what you need assistance with, so you control the costs. This is different than full representation for litigation. For full representation
Mediation
I help couples work together to resolve all the issues of their dissolution. We start with the framework of the law for your situation, and from there you I help you and your spouse make decisions that work for each of you at the time of the dissolution, and down the road as well.
Negotiation
As your attorney I will help you develop a plan so you can achieve the results that work for you. I will negotiate with your spouse or their attorney, and I will prepare all the paperwork that has to be filed with the court.
Litigation
This used to be the standard method of obtaining a divorce. Each spouse has an attorney represent them in court and their attorney argues their case to the judge. Litigation is effective when: