Month: February 2017

CPS Interviews: What to Expect

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Feb 24, 2017 | Child Custody, Child Protective Services (CPS)

I have recently had the opportunity to sit in on some Child Protective Services interviews related to custody cases I have been working on. Even for people who have been model parents, CPS interviews can be scary, because their findings can lead to people losing the...

Why Uncontested Divorces Still Need Lawyers

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Feb 17, 2017 | Divorce, Financial Professional Consultation

Some of the divorces we handle are considered "uncontested." Both parties come to the table ready to divorce, they don't have children, and they have what appears to be a relatively easy estate to split up. It would seem, to some observers, that this is the type of...

Preparation for Mediation

On Behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | Feb 9, 2017 | Mediation

The first thing I tell my family law clients to do in preparation for mediation is to see the process for what it is: an opportunity. Mediation is a chance for both sides to present their views on the issues before them and to be heard in a unique way that can be...