Feb 26, 2016 | Civil Disputes, Family Law
by Suzanne Griffiths and Carolyn Witkus as published in Stout Risius Ross, Fall 2014 Journal How do you value something you cannot see? That is exactly the problem of valuing goodwill in divorce. Many businesses, particularly service businesses, are worth more than...
Feb 26, 2016 | Civil Disputes, Family Law
by Suzanne Griffiths Families rushing to give away assets before the $5.12 million gift- tax exemption reverts to $1 million at year end need to carefully consider the impact on their children in their divorces. Be careful; Dodging Estate Taxes may Backfire in your...
Feb 26, 2016 | Civil Disputes, Family Law
The decision to change your representation can be difficult to make, but a switch may ultimately be better for your interests and the resolution of your case. While going through the emotional ups and downs of a divorce and coping with the loss of control that this...
Feb 26, 2016 | Civil Disputes, Family Law
by Sheila Gutterman Law Week Colorado (Online), July 26, 2011 The fundamental techniques of building and operating a successful family law practice are much the same in a bad economy as they are in a good economy. However, to attract and secure clients in a bad...
Feb 26, 2016 | Civil Disputes, Family Law
by Diana L. Powell, J.D. As published in v.2 2008 Collaborator Often collaborative divorces involve parties who own all or part of a business. Collaborative divorce offers opportunities for solutions and processes not currently available in a litigated divorce process...
Feb 26, 2016 | Civil Disputes, Family Law
by Sheila M. Gutterman J.D., M.A. What is Mediation? Mediation is a structured process of negotiation which uses a neutral person, the mediator, to facilitate communication among the people who are involved in the conflict or dispute. The mediator establishes the...
