No matter your feelings toward your spouse, you may hope to avoid an acrimonious and costly divorce. You two might have agreed that litigating your split is unnecessary and are considering mediation. Yet, you may wonder whether you can resolve all your disputes...
Year: 2020
Is divorce mediation beneficial for the children?
A divorce can take many forms. From a contentious, emotionally charged process to the two parties genuinely working together to find a mutually beneficial compromise, numerous factors can influence how the process unfolds. Divorce mediation, however, favors the latter...
7 myths about mediation
While the most common way to end a marriage is litigation, mediation can be an excellent alternative. This method for divorce is gaining popularity because it is perceived as healthier and more peaceful. As the couple makes decisions on all matters of the divorce...
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748)
Similar to disaster relief bills of the past, The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748) or the (“Bill”) adds flexibility to the use of retirement funds by waiving the 10 percent early withdrawal penalty for distributions up to $100,000...
Q&A with Anne Schmidt
WITH ANNE PRENNER SCHMIDT THE LAW OFFICES OF ANNE SCHMIDT LLC Q: How does a Collaborative Divorce differ from a typical litigated divorce? A: Divorce can be one of the most difficult and emotional periods in life. Compounding that stress with needless and costly...
Modern Moms
ANNE SCHMIDT Managing Partner The Law Offices of Anne Schmidt My family law practice specializes in collaboration and mediation to help clients avoid a litigated process. My goal is to help people realize that there is a different way to work through the dissolution...
Dynamic Women
ANNE SCHMIDT MANAGING PARTNER, THE LAW OFFICES OF ANNE SCHMIDT, LLC Anne Prenner Schmidt is an accomplished family lawyer and certified Mediator. She draws on her legal and business experience to help resolve the issues that arise during the difficult process of...