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Did he say "Bullshit" ?
2007-02-20 06:56:01 Yes. That nerdy guy on the introduction page said it. Is that in bad taste? Please let me know. Our goal is to help, not to offend! However, one of my respected colleges, when hearing that nerdy S.O.B. said that I might offend some conservative folks and that this choice of expression may turn them away from receiving otherwise valuable information. I say........Bull s hit ! Let's face it, these are generally "not so nice" topics. A very large percentage, maybe 99.9% of my clients, when going through divorce or child custody issues will, at some point in the traditional adversarial litigation approach, refer to the other side as "full of shit," or refer to the pleadings, responses and allegations of opposing counsel as "bullshit." Given this frequency, "bullshit" is almost a legal term of art when it comes to divorce and child custody litigation. Regardless of one's tolerance for "bad words" the fact that "bad" begets... More About: Shit
Emily Post - Good Manners and Social Skills
2007-02-20 06:56:01 February 2007 - Website of the month: www.emilypost.com Good manners and social graces often seem to get lost in our hurried lives. This awesome site is packed with things that we all know, but often lose sight of throughout the day. Just like one of the "Divorce Without Dishonor" practice pointers, "it is healthy to keep things in perspective." Size up your annoyances. Is it worth it to make a fuss over something small, or is it a waste of your emotional time? Remember: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff. Post your tips and resources!, Please. Thank you. Have a wonderful day. More About: Social , Emily , Soci , Mann
Step family and blended family issues
2007-02-20 06:56:01 Margaret H. Oliver, Esquire wrote the following article published in the December 2006 issue of Family Law News, a newsletter published by the Section Council of the Section of Family and Juvenile Law of the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. Margaret H. Oliver, Esquire Collaborative Law, Mediation and Litigation in Family Law HODES, ULMAN, PESSIN & KATZ, P.A. Big firm talent, small firm appeal. 10500 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 650 Columbia, Maryland 21044 (Tel) 410-339-5798 (Fax) 410-832-5673 www.hupk.com Blend ed Families/Step families The blended family is becoming increasingly common. The US Bureau of Census provides the following statistics from the 2000 Census: 1300 new stepfamilies are forming every day; Over 50% of US families are remarried or re-coupled; The average marriage in the US l... More About: Issues , Lend
Quote of the Month (February 2007)
2007-02-20 06:56:01 Legal Quotation of the Mont h ?If I had to do it over again, here is how I would handle my divorces: I would not voice my bitterness, anger, and feelings of rejection to the world. I remember how clever I thought I was when I made smart-aleck, sarcastic cracks to the press about my soon-to-be-ex-wife. And I thought I was being clever when I paid $3,500.00 to my ex-wife?s attorney by sending him the money in two sacks of small change. It made me feel self-righteous at the time, but left a legacy of bitterness and hostility that enveloped me and my ex-wife like a black cloud for years long after the divorce. In fact, I haven?t seen or heard from my first wife to this day, and am not proud of that situation. I would be kinder. Being kind, not vengeful or permanently bitter, toward your ex-spouse will enable you to feel better about yourself? I learned that lesson from my first divorce. I ... More About: February 2007 , Quote , February
About Divoce Without Dishonor
2007-02-20 06:56:01 This is a test page for SitePal More About: With , About , Honor , Dish , Divo
Name that book or seminar
2007-02-20 06:56:01 "Divorce Without Dishonor" is the brand name for the upcoming book and seminar series. It is in the formative stages and we are looking for titles and topic ideas. We can do it, you can help. Got any ideas you would like to share? For some of our current ideas....read on: More About: Book , Hat , Seminar , Name , Semi
When You Can Keep Lawyers out of Divorce and When You Need One (an excellen
2007-02-20 06:56:01 Georgia Family Law Blog News and Thoughts on Family Law Issues on Divorce , Alimony, Child Support, Child Custody, Visitation, Property Division, Adoption, Paternity, Legitimation, Grandparent's Visitation and More http://sworrall.typepad.com/georgia_famil y_law More About: Lawyer , Lawyers , Cell , Elle
Collaborative Divorce -featured on the Today Show on February 12, 2007
2007-02-20 06:56:01 Interview with a divorced couple who used the collaborative law process. February 12, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_1qOpk2GR A More About: Divorce , Borat , Show , Feature , Today
Collaborative Family Law - Facts and Fiction
2007-02-20 06:56:01 Lawyers and prospective clients alike share some common myths about using the collaborative family law approach for resolving divorce and child custody and visitation disputes. However, differentiating between fact and fiction is not too difficult. The bottom line is that collaboration beats the hell out of litigation. Some common myths are addressed here.Myth: Angry clients can?t use the collaborative process. Anger is a natural part of the divorce process. Even with intense anger from one or both of the parties, progress toward resolution can be made with the help of collaboratively trained attorneys and other professionals familiar with the underlying emotional issues. Channeling anger into positive solution oriented negotiations takes time and effort, just like anything else that is worthwhile in life. &nbs... More About: Family , Facts , Borat , Fiction , Fact
Hall of Shame -- "Your place to vent"
More articles from this author:2007-02-20 06:56:01 Do you believe that you have you been screwed by your ex, your divorce lawyer, a judge, the system? Please share your story on this thread. The purpose is not just to create a meaningless "complaint department." It is intended to help "new-bees" (those new to the divorce process) realize that litigation does not usually end in a positive outcome, especially when children are involved. People need to realize that much more time and effort needs to be spent in trying to avoid going to court rather than preparing to "prove your case" in court. While there are times when litigation is needed, more often than not, hindsight says otherwise. What do you think? Help others by posting your comments to the "Hall of Shame." Post your comments here. Thank you for sharing! www.mikethelawyer.com More About: Your , Place , Lace , Vent 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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