Retirement plans and the marital home are among the most valuable assets in a divorce. However, when it comes to separating the plan assets, many divorce decrees fail to provide adequate instructions on how the retirement plan division will occur. These drafting oversights can cause numerous ambiguities and headaches for divorcing parties and practitioners alike.…

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When a collaborative case terminates, the transition to a binding process doesn’t have to be adversarial or chaotic. With thoughtful planning and clear communication, collaborative professionals can provide their clients ways to move forward with dignity while protecting work they’ve accomplished during the Collaborative Law process. The Final Meeting: Your Most Important Tool Ideally, hold…

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