Family Law Workshop

Posted on August 10, 2019December 28, 2020 by Kris

Questions about Family Law? Divorce Custody Legitimation Child Support Name Change The Family Law Workshop is designed to provide legal information, not legal advice. The workshop will answer basic questions such as: What information do I need in order to file? Are there mandatory forms that I need? How do I schedule my court date?[…]

Does Willpower Get Stronger or Weaker With Use?

Posted on January 5, 2019December 28, 2020 by Kris

You’ve probably heard that if you practice self-control all day – perhaps to avoid the doughnut at breakfast and drag yourself to the gym instead of happy hour after work – you’ll be so depleted you’ll binge on ice cream and Netflix after dinner. Better to save your good decision-making skills for the tasks that[…]

Family Law Article: Dividing a Marital Business in Divorce

Posted on October 5, 2018December 28, 2020 by Kris

During divorce, the process of dividing marital property can lead to many disputes, particularly if there is a marital business. Dividing business interests can create unique challenges because business owners often take great pride in their work, the business may be the largest investment or source of income, and the value of the business is[…]

Business Highlight: Attorney Darl Champion

Posted on August 9, 2018December 28, 2020 by Kris

Darl Champion is the owner of The Champion Firm, P.C., a personal injury and wrongful death law firm in Atlanta. The firm prides itself on its individualized attention and its determination to get the best results for its clients. Darl is originally from North Carolina. He moved to Georgia to attend Mercer University’s Walter F.[…]

Family Law Article: Child Custody and Relocation

Posted on August 9, 2018December 28, 2020 by Kris

When a parent moves out-of-state, there can be significant conflict over what the custody and parenting time schedule will be going forward. In determining custody in a relocation case, Georgia courts focus on the child’s best interests, which is the same standard in any custody case. One parent’s relocation can be an issue in an[…]

News and Updates: Unbundled Legal Services

Posted on August 9, 2018December 28, 2020 by Kris

The Ruthenberg-Marshall Law Firm is excited to introduce our new Unbundled Legal Services. These are reduced fee, limited scope services designed to bridge the access to justice gap for clients who cannot afford traditional, full representation but also do not qualify for pro bono services. Our Unbundled Legal Services (ULS) are available in contested divorce,[…]

Meaning of Space and its Use in the Mediation Procedure

Posted on May 21, 2018December 28, 2020 by Kris

The main purpose of this article is to outline the importance of proxemics at the various stages of the mediation protocol without claiming comprehensiveness. For this purpose, apart from purely theoretical formulations and determinations, the article also contains interim and partial results of exploratory study on the non-verbal communication in the mediation protocol practiced in[…]

Two Simple Steps For A More Successful Mediation

Posted on May 21, 2018December 28, 2020 by Kris

1. Actively Listen Active listening is a learned skill. Much of the time we spend listening, we are also thinking how we can use what the other person is saying to develop a reply. As attorneys, especially litigators, we take pride in our ability to do just this. We purposefully listen for the holes, inconsistencies and[…]

Top Ten Ways To Protect Your Kids From The Fallout Of A High Conflict Break-Up

Posted on May 21, 2018December 28, 2020 by Kris

1. Talk to your children about your separation. Studies show that only 5 percent of parents actually sit down, explain to their children when a marriage is breaking up, and encourage the kids to ask questions. Nearly one quarter of parents say nothing, leaving their children in total confusion. Talk to your kids. Tell them,[…]

Introduction to Embodied Conflict: the neural roots of conflict and communication

Posted on May 21, 2018December 28, 2020 by Kris

Characteristics of the neural encoding function, the basis of learning, memory, cognition, and identity, are at the root of and help to explain conflict in our social relations and why some conflicts are difficult to prevent and resolve. Embodied Conflict presents the neural encoding function in layman’s terms, outlining seven key characteristics and exploring their[…]