Anthony C. Adamopoulos a Divorce Mediator and Collaborative Divorce Attorney of Topsfield has been nominated for membership in Premier Lawyers of America.
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By: Anthony C. Adamopoulos, Collaborative Lawyer, Divorce Mediator and Arbitrator
Parties facing divorce have found this graph to be very helpful in choosing to use Collaborative Divorce.
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Do you know someone who is about to face divorce? Here is an opportunity for that person to learn about the sanest divorce process there is.
On September 14th at The Danvers Library (Peabody Institute) in Danvers, I will be appearing with other professionals in a free educational program, “Chart Your Course to a Better Divorce” addressing how Collaborative Divorce may be a better way to divorce. The program will review the basic legal, emotional and financial issues commonly encountered during the divorce process.
Collaborative Divorce takes a team approach to divorce negotiations. The “team” consists of both parties, their respective attorneys, a neutral facilitator to address emotional and communication challenges which may arise and a neutral financial professional to help gather and understand financial information. All of the professionals have been Collaboratively Certified. Only attorneys who are certified are qualified to practice Collaborative Divorce.
The North Shore professionals will explain how Collaborative Divorce differs from divorce mediation and divorce litigation. They will also describe the Collaborative benefit of confidentiality of negotiations and the sensitive and informal approach that allows the parties to control the agenda and pace of the process.
Chart Your Course to a Better Divorce
September 14, 2019
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Danvers (Peabody Institute) Library, Danvers
ANTHONY C. ADAMOPOULOS’ DIVORCE RESOLUTION SERVICES
(978) 744-9591
North Shore Collaborative Divorce will present a free educational program “Chart Your Course to a Better Divorce” addressing how the collaborative divorce process may be a better way to divorce. The educational program will review the basic legal, emotional and financial issues commonly encountered during the divorce process.
Collaborative divorce takes a team approach. The “team” consists of both parties, their respective attorneys, a neutral facilitator to address emotional and communication challenges which may arise and a neutral financial professional to help the team gather and understand financial information. All of the professionals have completed Collaborative Divorce training.
The program will be presented by a panel of Collaboratively Certified professionals who practice on the North Shore and who will explain how Collaborative Divorce differs from divorce mediation and divorce litigation. Some benefits of Collaborative Divorce are confidentiality of negotiations and a sensitive and informal approach that allows parties to control the agenda and pace of their progress.
The presentation will be repeated on the following dates and locations:
All are welcome. Simply register by calling Donna at 978-744-9591 or email to acaboston@aol.com with Subject Line – Register
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By: Anthony C. Adamopoulos, Divorce Mediator, Arbitrator and Collaborative Divorce Attorney
No. Massachusetts is an Equitable Division state. This means a judge determines what is a fair division of the assets and it may not be 50/50.
The law provides a list of certain factors a judge must consider in “fixing the nature and value of the property to be so assigned”* to each party. The required considerations are:
In addition, the law says the judge may in “fixing the nature and value of the property to be so assigned” consider the following:
So, the 50/50 rule does not apply in Massachusetts, and the Rule of Equitable Division provides for the consideration of many factors before a division is made.
*You can read the actual law by Googling: Mass Gen Law C.208, Sec.34
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Topsfield divorce attorney and mediator Anthony C. Adamopoulos is pleased to announce that Attorney and Practice Magazine has ranked him among the top 10 family law attorneys in Massachusetts.
Attorney and Practice Magazine is a quarterly publication “addressing law firm management, attorney well-being, work/life balance, and the ever-changing technology that impacts a …practice.” The List recognizes the significant achievements of those attorneys whose practice elevates the standards of the Massachusetts’ Bar.
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Anthony C. Adamopoulos, a Topsfield divorce attorney and mediator, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court. The Inn’s mission is to promote professionalism, civility and ethical awareness through discourse and education.
By Attorney Anthony C. Adamopoulos – Collaborative Attorney, Divorce Mediator and Divorce Arbitrator
For those facing divorce, the summer is often a time of “thinking about it”.
Well, here is something to think about.
There comes a time when a person must stop looking to the past and begin to picture the future. If that future means divorce, then some real consideration must be given to moving into the future without needlessly spending monies that could be used for other needs.
Here are some basic suggestions:
Good luck,
Anthony
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From Beth: “I recently had an appointment with Anthony Adamopoulos regarding questions I had about filing for divorce. Deciding to take this first step was a terrifying one for me. Attorney Adamopoulos was very approachable and kind, which is extremely important during this very emotional time. He listened to me & answered my questions with such a quiet confidence that it was clear to me he was very knowledgeable on every possible facet of divorce & the entire court / mediation / litigation process. I would give 10 stars if it was an option. I highly recommend. Beth”
It is indeed a terrifying first step and that is why we make an extra effort to listen and hear what our clients are saying and asking.
ANTHONY C. ADAMOPOULOS’ DIVORCE RESOLUTION SERVICES
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© 2019 Anthony C. Adamopoulos
By: Anthony C. Adamopoulos, Divorce Mediator, Arbitrator & Collaborative Lawyer
THE DIFFERENCE:
The Collaborative Divorce Process is so much better because it is the only process where the attorneys are committed, by written agreement, to concentrate on settlement, AND, if they cannot get a settlement, they cannot represent you in litigation.
The difference is truly transformative in divorce law. In litigation, divorce attorneys cannot say that their first and only priority is to get a settlement. Collaborative Attorneys can and do.
THE PROCESS:
First, you must be committed to a quick and less expensive resolution of your divorce; rather than winning in court litigation.
Once you are committed to a quick and less expensive resolution, you each select your own Collaborative Attorney who is specially trained to practice Collaborative Divorce. Not all attorneys are certified to be Collaborative Attorneys.
You, your spouse, and the two attorneys then sign a contract committing all efforts to resolution.
The next real difference from litigation is that you and your spouse, with the guidance of your Collaborative Attorneys, will then use two key experts – a Financial Neutral and a Facilitator Neutral. Your Facilitator expedites the process by helping you and your spouse identify short and long term goals and overcome inter-personal roadblocks. Your Financial Neutral expedites the process by analyzing the unique needs of your family, identifying tax provisions related to those needs and creating realistic plans to preserve family income and property. And, the neutrals will bill at fees below the attorneys’ fees. This means that unlike other divorce situations, if, for example, you and your spouse disagree over a parenting plan, the Facilitator Neutral will help resolve the parenting problem at a lower rate than the attorneys’ fees. Or, if there is a disagreement over whether to sell the house, the Financial Neutral will work on a resolution rather than the two higher paid attorneys.
In resolving issues that are delaying settlement, neither the attorneys nor the neutrals will be concerned about “winning”; they will concentrate on meeting the real needs of you and your spouse rather than any psychological “want to win”.
GETTING STARTED:
The easiest, but not the only, way to get started is to go to the really informative website for North Shore Collaborative Divorce.
Once at that site, select an attorney with whom you would like to work; suggest that your spouse do the same. If you would rather start by first talking with a certified Collaborative Attorney, that works too.
Of course, you can also call me at (978) 744-9591.
That’s it! Your attorney will walk you through the process.
ANTHONY C. ADAMOPOULOS’ DIVORCE RESOLUTION SERVICES
(978) 744-9591
© 2019 Anthony C. Adamopoulos