Building a Successful Collaborative Family Law Practice
Author: Forrest S. Mosten
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 469
ISBN-13: 9781641052412
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Collaborative Law
Author: Pauline H. Tesler
Publisher: American Bar Association
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9781570739316
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis unique new handbook explains this emerging dispute resolution model of collaborative law that is helping family lawyers bring their clients through the divorce passage with integrity and satisfaction. Collaborative Law describes how this approach engages the unique problem-solving skills of lawyers to achieve settlements that creatively and appropriately customize outcomes in the way that few courts are able to achieve. In the collaborative process, fees and costs are minimized, high-quality legal counsel and negotiating assistance are built in, and the ability of divorcing spouses to cooperate and coparent is maximized to a dramatic extent.
Collaborative Divorce Handbook
Author: Forrest S. Mosten
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2009-10-01
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 0470528567
DOWNLOAD EBOOKForrest S. Mosten Collaborative Divorce Handbook Helping families without going to court Praise for Collaborative Divorce Handbook "There are many roads to peace. Whether you engage in collaborative practice, which by definition includes the provision that professionals will not represent the parties in litigation, or some other process for respectful conflict resolution, you will find Collaborative Divorce Handbook to be an invaluable resource for deepening your understanding and enhancing your skills as a peacemaker." Talia L. Katz, JD, executive director, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals "Collaborative lawyering is a promising new way of resolving disputes through joint problem solving rather than adversary litigation that has particular appeal for divorce cases. Whether you are a client who seeks to learn more about it or a lawyer using it who desires a wise guiding hand, this book is an invaluable resource." Frank E. A. Sander, Bussey Professor Emeritus, Harvard Law School "Written by one of the innovative thinkers in the field, Collaborative Divorce Handbook is a treasure of information for all professionals interested in collaborative divorce. Easy to read, expansive, and chock-full of resources, it is bound to become a classic." Constance Ahrons, PhD, author, The Good Divorce and We're Still Family, and professor emerita, University of Southern California "Family law is changing. As more people realize that the adversarial process is expensive, degrading, and stressful, they look for alternatives and find it in various forms of alternative dispute resolution. Woody Mosten is the nationally recognized leader of this movement, and his book on collaborative practice literally will be 'The Handbook' we will all follow." Garrett C. Dailey, Esq., CFLS, AAML, president, Attorney's BriefCase, Inc.
Unbundled Legal Services
Author: Forrest S. Mosten
Publisher: ABA Section of Family Law
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 9781634259217
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Focusing on family law practitioners, [this book] is a particularly appropriate resource given the unique promise that unbundling holds for family law litigants. In many jurisdictions, self-representation rates are highest in family cases. But, as any family law attorney (or family court litigant) knows, these are the case types that arguably benefit most from attorney involvement. Family issues are among the most sensitive and pressing matters that enter our civil justice system, and the outcomes of these cases can affect entire families for years to come. This important new book provides a crucial step forward in matching individuals with the family law services they need." -- Publisher's website.
Untangling Your Marriage
Author: Nanci A. Smith
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2022-10-11
Total Pages: 203
ISBN-13: 1538166909
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDivorce is hard, but it doesn’t have to be so painful. Collaborative Divorce offers a different, more peaceful path to ending a marriage; this book shows you how to do it. Divorce is like a death in the family, except no one is bringing you food. This book is a myth buster, and an antidote to the negative messaging about divorce. It offers hope and encouragement for the reader to choose a divorce process that aligns with their own core values. Values such as dignity, mutual respect, integrity, and compassion. It offers the reader an introduction to Collaborative Divorce, both the mindset and the process, as it has been established and practiced for the past thirty years. Collaborative divorce is an interdisciplinary, non-adversarial divorce model. It is like mediation on steroids. Divorce is a complex process. It involves legal, psychological, and financial considerations. Collaborative divorce uses an interdisciplinary approach, and it is not dominated by the lawyers and is more cost efficient. A skillful mental health coach addresses emotional issues such as anger, sadness, rage, betrayal, guilt, shame, excitement, relief, and acceptance for everyone in the family. The financial neutral will collect, organize, analyze, and present the financial resources of the couple in a way to ensure an equal understanding of what can often feel like overwhelming amount of data. The lawyers provide legal advice. The core focus of the book is to reframe divorce from a shame and blame game to a paradigm where divorce is viewed through the lens of grief. It offers each reader an opportunity to show up for their divorce and present their best selves, even if they don’t feel like it. It emphasizes honor and respect for everyone involved. This book is an open and honest portrayal of divorce from the perspective of a veteran divorce attorney, who has also been divorced. We live in a time of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. A divorce is just like that, and the antidote to those conditions include concepts like collaboration, deep listening, innovation, flexibility, and an ability to pivot. Collaborative divorce is the best kept secret of family lawyers. It is an opportunity to emerge from a divorce, healthy and wholehearted, not bitter, and resentful. Learn how to do it here.
The Generous Prenup
Author: Laurie Israel
Publisher: Integrity Registry Press, LLC
Published: 2018-04-02
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 0999828711
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNavigating Emotional Currents in Collaborative Divorce
Author: Kate Scharff
Publisher: American Bar Association
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHelping all professionals - lawyers, mental health professionals, financial neutrals, etc. - who practice in the area of Collaborative Divorce, this book explains how marital dynamics (both conscious and unconscious), combined with the traumas of the divorce as well as those from previous situations, will be re-enacted within the Collaborative process. This enlightening book integrates elements of effective psychotherapy into the Collaborative process, although its lessons can be as easily applied to divorce cases handled through litigation and mediation.
Forms, Checklists, and Procedures for the Family Lawyer
Author: Mark A. Chinn
Publisher:
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781616320218
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHappy Lawyer Happy Life
Author: Clarissa Rayward
Publisher:
Published: 2017-02
Total Pages: 204
ISBN-13: 9780994202529
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCan lawyers really be happy? Research the world over is showing us that lawyers are unhappy in very large numbers. Here in Australia, current research suggests that one in three lawyers will experience depression at some stage during their careers. For anyone practising in law or considering it in their future, this statistic is both overwhelming and so very sad. Happy Lawyer, Happy Life is the book for people on the law path who want to live the happiest life they can, at the same time enjoying all that brought them to their law career in the first place. Written by Australian lawyer Clarissa Rayward, Happy Lawyer, Happy Life will give you the tools you need to make the best of your career in the law and, perhaps more importantly, find happiness in your life. Clarissa's own experience of managing unhappiness in her career is combined with the knowledge and wisdom of many other happy lawyers to create this practical guide - a must-read for anyone considering or navigating a career in the law.
A Clear and Easy Guide to Collaborative Divorce
Author: Jeremy S. Gaies
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2018-03-02
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 9781985738188
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDivorce brings so many challenges to couples and families. Unfortunately, the traditional approaches to getting divorced add to the difficulties. A Clear and Easy Guide to Collaborative Divorce describes a different approach, one that is more peaceful and more family friendly. This innovative method is now practiced throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. It is passionately supported by family law professionals because it allows couples to resolve their disputes and reach a final agreement without fighting in court. It's simply a better option for many families as they navigate their path through divorce. In a simple question-and-answer format, this book outlines how Collaborative Divorce works and how it might work for your family. This is a wonderful resource for any couple that is exploring divorce options. It is very comprehensive, packing a tremendous amount of helpful information into a succinct and easy to read manual.
