Monthly Archives: March 2010

How the Economic Downturn is Affecting Divorce Rates

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

The Washington Post published an article on the fact that estranged spouses are increasingly waiting out the economic downturn before divorcing.  The article can be read here:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/21/AR2010032103139.html While I am always in favor of people being able to save … Continue reading →

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Expanding Popularity of Collaborative Practice

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

In a demonstration of the expanding popularity of the collaborative practice model, the lead article in this month’s Oregon State Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Section newsletter is an article by Forrest Collins, a local collaborative practicioner.  The article is an … Continue reading →

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Cost Savings Through Collaborative Divorce

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Daniel Margolin

Some practicioners try to sell the Collaborative Process as a cheaper alternative to traditional divorce.  I think that this is unfair to clients and incorrect.  It is absolutely correct that the collaborative process will be cheaper than going to trial … Continue reading →

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