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Is Collaborative Divorce the Best Option?

July 29th, 2020
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Shelly M. Ingram
You may have heard of a thing called collaborative divorce that’s designed to take the conflict out of ending your marriage. But is a collaborative divorce the best option for your family law case? Or could you be better served by formal litigation… Read More
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Categories: Collaborative, Divorce
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Family Law: What Options are Available During the Covid-19 Shutdown?

March 24th, 2020
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Shelly M. Ingram
If you had been considering a divorce or are currently co-parenting under a visitation agreement or child custody order, the announcements about COVID-19 shutdowns may leave you wondering what to do now. Can anything be done? Here are some practical… Read More
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Categories: Collaborative, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation

Out of Court Divorce - What are my options?

August 27th, 2015
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Shelly M. Ingram
Contributor: Shelly M. Ingram
There are three main types of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), which can help keep your case out of court. Are you unsure about how to start the conversation or reach agreement when you are unable to talk? Would you prefer to make decisions for… Read More
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Categories: Collaborative, Mediation, Negotiation
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12 Month Separation for Divorce: The Wait May Be Over!

April 16th, 2015
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Shelly M. Ingram
Contributor: Shelly M. Ingram
One of the most frequently asked questions that we hear is How long must I be separated before I can get divorced? People are often discouraged when they hear the answer. In Maryland, in most cases, you need a 12 month separation before you can obtai… Read More
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Categories: Collaborative, Divorce, Mediation, Settlement

Collaborative: a holistic approach to Conscious Uncoupling

March 27th, 2014
Posted By
Shelly M. Ingram
It is often said that within a single separation there are really three unique separations that must be addressed: (1) legal separation, (2) emotional separation, and (3) financial separation. On Tuesday, Hollywood starlet Gwyneth Paltrow and her hus… Read More
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Categories: Collaborative, Divorce

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