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Massachusetts Divorce Timelines…Now In 3D!

by Stephen F. McDonough on August 8, 2010

Almost everyone I meet seeking a Massachusetts divorce asks this question during their first meeting:  ”How long will my divorce take?” Unfortunately, the real answer is one that lawyers love and clients don’t appreciate – “It depends….” All lawyers learn this response during law school in the first year class “How to Answer Questions Without [...]

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Free Divorce Seminar on Wednesday, December 9 at TDC

by Stephen F. McDonough on December 3, 2009

Just a reminder that The Divorce Collaborative will be sponsoring a free seminar on Wednesday, December 9th at 7:00 pm, at our offices located at 77 Main Street, Medway, MA. For more information and to register, please visit the info box to the right. We are pleased to have Dr. Sandy Portnoy, noted divorce coach [...]

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Part 2 – How Much Will My Divorce Mediation Cost? by Steve McDonough

by Stephen F. McDonough on November 13, 2009

If you did not have a chance to read Part One about the range of fees for divorce mediation, please do so or be prepared to be confused. The answer is X-Rays.  Yes, that is right, X-Rays. My dentist can see what is going on underneath the surface of my tooth and has a clear [...]

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I just flew back  from a conference at Walt Disney World and boy are my arms tired (please stop groaning, I know that is a very old joke)!  One of the sessions was about blogging topics, and writing about frequently asked questions was encouraged.  Thus, I am embarking on some blog posts that address questions [...]

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Plumber. Flowers. Candy-Gram.

by Stephen McDonough on October 22, 2009

I am a proponent of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as divorce mediation, the collaborative divorce process and a good old-fashioned duel with flintlock pistols.  OK, I am just kidding on ADR method number three, flintlock pistols are unreliable and inaccurate. Some couples are more suited to mediation than others.  When I first meet with [...]

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What Mediation Can Do For You

by Stephen McDonough on May 1, 2009

Mediation, like collaborative divorce, can empower couples facing divorce to reach their own respectful resolution without going to court. The process is guided by a neutral mediator who meets with the parties to discuss issues that need to be resolved.  In divorce mediation, the goal is to reach an informed and lasting agreement that is [...]

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