Family Law
There are many practitioners and litigants who are unhappy with the system. Sometimes the results for a given case are predictable, other times one has no idea how a particular decision was made. It could be maddening. Results vary. Is the system broken? Well it is not perfect; improvements have been made and more will be achieved. While problems exist systemically that does not mean that the Legislators and Courts are not trying; I feel they are.
The judicial system faces a substantial case load and resources are limited. The legislature from time to time amends the divorce code and the changes are helpful, for the most part, but it still is not easy.
Divorce is not a “good thing.” It might be the best thing to do and it might make everyone happy, but it is not generally a fun process. There are almost always emotional issue and bad feelings. It is at this time that most of the problems occur for the parties. Discontent among the parties is unhealthy. How can you make the most out of a bad situation? Try to resolve your issues with minimal use of the courts. The areas of most concern, Custody (your children), Support (money to get by) and Property (your stuff) can be dealt with outside of the courthouse. You can accomplish this effectively, and minimize emotional trauma by use of mediation where you can come to a mutually agreed to no fault divorce. This involves letting go and working toward a mutually beneficial result. Attorney Harry W. Skene is a certified mediator.
Marital Planning
I have developed a new plan to get people thinking about the possibility of a bad out come in the beginning, before they are married, with a Marital Planning Agreement SM. I know that when you are planning your wedding the last thing you want to think about is divorce, but realistically it is better to think about it when both parties are agreeable and care, rather then when they are disconnected and emotions are running high?
By pass the difficulties and make your own Marital Planning Agreement so you are in control of the good and the bad.
Schedule a no cost meeting* where we will discuss your unique issues and I will describe how an agreement would work for you. Agreements are detailed, personalized and clearly explained to the parties. The process include a video, which confirms the parties’ understanding.
* A thirty minute consultation to discuss your options and determine if this plan is right for you.