Marcy Jones

Top 10 List of Do's and Don'ts for Parents Going through Divorce

I work with parents and children experiencing divorce every day. Sometimes I'm the lawyer for Mom or Dad, and sometimes I'm the lawyer for the children. As the lawyer for the children (called a Guardian ad litem ), I'm appointed by the court to represent the "best interests" of the children. Many states provide for these appointments in contested custody... (posted by Marcy 1 year 312 days ago.)

Collaborative Divorce: Splitting Up But Staying Whole

Splitting up but staying whole Is that possible? With a conventional litigated divorce, it's highly unlikely. Going to court and fighting over children and money brings out the worst in people. Collaborative divorce, though, is a new and different ball game. It allows people to go through the divorce process in a way that helps them to maintain a good relationship with each other and with their... (posted by Marcy 1 year 333 days ago.)