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How long should my intake / consult be?
How long should my consult be? Clients ask this question all
the time and most receive 'it depends on the issues within
your file'. This answer holds true, however; we typically
book clients in for 2 hours for an initial consult. This
is enough time to discuss the issues, go over your options;
and deliver some next steps "homework" for both you and us.
Information about Mediation
Want more information about the mediation process? It is
discussed in a Be Smart about Mediation episode with
*Cara **Raich, *Deborah Moskovitch* and *Steve Peck. **
Collaborative law is growing
Lawyers Weekly speaks to Leisa MacIntosh on the growth of
collaborative law: read article
Thinking about life insurance during divorce
An often overlooked issue during divorce negotiations is
life insurance. Long term planning for post-divorce life
is important, particularly where you may be relying on your
spouse to assist financially either through shared parenting
or spousal/child support.
Absolute truths about litigation
I read an article the other day that offered some sage
advice to people taking their matrimonial property disputes
to court. Straight up:
Supervised Visitation
Need more information about supervised visitation. The
Supervised Visitation Network is a great resource for
parents and professionals.
Divorce Roundtable
Leisa MacIntosh is happy to be part of the Divorce Support
Roundtable at the Propsect Community Centre.
How do we tell the children we are getting a divorce?
How do we tell the children we are getting a divorce? This
is perhaps the most common question coming from parents
entering the separation process. My first advice to
clients is to be prepared. This may mean reading some
books on the subject, talking to a psychologist or
counselor, or having a ‘business meeting’ with the other
spouse to develop a game plan. The second piece of advice
is that each family’s situation will be different and the
message needs to be crafted to fit the children and their
individual ages, needs and personalities.
Mediation Helps Avoid Litigation
In a recent report, mediation[sitetree_link id=9], parent
education, and support services have been identified as
being able to help people avoid litigation in family files.
