What Does Equitable Distribution Mean in Divorce?

The court uses equitable distribution to divide assets fairly

There are many things to consider when you’ve decided to get a divorce. Not only is it a major life decision, but it also causes some disruption to everyday life. Each state is different in terms of its divorce laws. While some states adhere to common law property when it comes to divorce, Virginia is…

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Mediator Selection – When Marriage and Business are Combined

In recent years I have noticed a developing trend in divorce mediation. Specifically, there are many more marriages where the parties are also business partners. I first noticed this in my mediations involving married parties from other cultures; notably Asian, Hispanic, and Caribbean. Later, I noticed the same trend in those born in the United…

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Civil Cases and the Collaborative Process – Virginia Update – Marshall Yoder and Donita M. King

In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed – Charles Darwin             Collaborative practice continues to grow in popularity as a dispute resolution model in Virginia, the United States and Internationally.  As of last count, collaborative practice in some form existed in…

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