by Donison Law Firm | Jun 3, 2014 | Collaborative, General Discussion, Holistic Health, Legal Information
In family law, we often see good people at their worst. Sometimes, though, we see a level of conflict that is disproportionate to the situation and it may seem (if you’re in the relationship) like you are being beaten down at every turn. The High Conflict Person can...
by admin | May 27, 2014 | General Discussion, Legal Information
With everyone seemingly in a panic over the state of their finances, it’s not a surprise that we’ve received a few calls asking for a “free consult.” I find it particularly amusing when a person calls and insists that they should receive an...
by admin | May 20, 2014 | General Discussion, Legal Information, Rants and Raves
Okay, I admit it. I’m a stickler for details and am very picky about how legal documents are prepared. So go ahead, call me Miss Picky Stickler if you must. In my previous career, I was a journalist and acquisitions editor for a major publishing house. I...
by Donison Law Firm | May 13, 2014 | General Discussion
The brainstorming aspect is an important element of Collaborative Practice and mediation, where all ideas (even the wacky ones!) are carefully documented. The brainstorming process is intentionally conducted (and conducted with intention) to create real buy-in from...
by Donison Law Firm | Sep 2, 2013 | Divorce with Children, General Discussion
Summer is almost over, at least on the calendar. Here in Arizona, we have several weeks of hot weather ahead, and I hope you have a chance to escape the heat for a little vacation. Some people went on vacation under less-than-optimal conditions, and the lesson –...
by Donison Law Firm | May 15, 2013 | Collaborative, Divorce with Children, mediation
Trends come and go, what was hot a week ago is now passé, and things evolve. More and more, I’m seeing a trend towards Collaborative Mediation and it’s client-driven. In this post I will define Collaborative Mediation and provide some examples so you can determine if...
by admin | Jul 31, 2010 | Divorce with Children, Parenting Time
Even though the temperatures are still blazing in the desert, days are long and the nights are sultry, for most Arizona kids, summer (meaning the summer break from school) is almost at an end. As we approach the 2010 – 2011 school year, you should be asking...
by admin | Jul 9, 2010 | Divorce with Children, Financial Management, General Discussion
This month I worked with two very different couples in two very different mediations, and it occurred to me that if you are in the divorce process, you know nothing of other clients’ experiences, which might be helpful in making a decision about mediation....
by admin | May 19, 2010 | Divorce with Children, Financial Management, General Discussion, Legal Information
My cousin (who is also an attorney, but not in Arizona and not in family law) sent me a message a few days ago, on behalf of her friend who is getting divorced. Jana’s question was, “how does Amy choose a divorce attorney and what questions should she be...
by admin | May 6, 2010 | General Discussion
We are all familiar with the horror stories about nasty divorces, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, taking years to complete, and leaving the family in ruins. Unfortunately, that scenario (or one similar) is pretty much the norm in our society. The...
