by Tre Morgan | Jun 24, 2014 | General, Negotiation, Protecting Kids, Separation Agreements
Does your attorney argue or negotiate? Arguing is not the same as negotiating. Negotiation, at its root, is problem solving. It is the act of solving joint problems. Arguing, by contrast, is at its best the act of trying to persuade someone to adopt your point of...
by Tre Morgan | Feb 4, 2014 | Children's Issues in Divorce, Divorce, General Family Law, Negotiation, Protecting Kids
Some clients wonder why their collaborative divorce attorney cannot represent them in court if collaborative does not resolve their case. Some clients find it difficult to find the nerve to talk to one divorce attorney; the thought of having to meet two of them is...
by Tre Morgan | Jan 28, 2014 | Communication, Negotiation, Separation Agreements
There is a point in many of my divorce cases, whether collaborative, mediation or otherwise negotiated, at which the parties ask, “How many of these details do we need to figure out, and how many can we leave open?” The general answer is that there are some...
by Tre Morgan | Dec 5, 2012 | Divorce, Financial Issues, General Family Law, Negotiation, Separation Agreements
“How Do I Know if I’m Making the Right Decision?” This is one of the most common dilemmas that people face in negotiating divorce, custody, alimony, equitable distribution and child support issues. In fact, the fear of making the wrong decision...
by Tre Morgan | Nov 30, 2012 | Divorce, Negotiation, Protecting Kids
Not making a decision is a decision. In a divorce context, not making a decision about how you want to resolve alimony, child support, equitable distribution and custody issues is a decision to let your spouse decide how that will happen. And, it is...
by Tre Morgan | Aug 28, 2012 | Children's Issues in Divorce, Financial Issues, General Family Law, Negotiation, Protecting Kids
Many divorce clients want their attorney to fight for them. That can mean a lot of things. In my experience what most people really want is an attorney that will help them obtain the best possible outcome. “Fight” is just an easy one-word...