Helping Our Clients From the Beginning to Their Future Divorce is hard, for one reason or another. For some, it is an emotionally wrenching time in their lives; for others, the process itself is exhausting to comprehend. To help our clients, our attorneys here at Bruce Law have implemented a program they can follow throughout their divorce case. We want our clients not only to be fully informed about their case and the process involved but also to have a vision and plan for their life beyond their divorce. This program is designed to make sure clients are well informed about their case, including what clients need to know (e.g., hiring experts, the basics of alimony, child support, equitable distribution, etc.) and what they should expect as it relates to working with our firm (so there are fewer surprises at a mediation, on bills, and at final hearings for divorce). But that’s not all it can do. An aspect of the program is designed to help some clients develop an after- divorce plan. One of our attorneys will work with the client, finding the information required to ensure the client’s settlement is as close to what they want as possible. At the same time, the attorney will offer the client “vision planning.” This is when they offer some degree of “life coaching,” which can be combined with speaking and working with a professional therapist. As part of vision planning, our firm has a structured multistep case and/or settlement analysis process that allows clients to have a deep understanding of key settlement points before having to sign any type of settlement agreement. This process allows our clients multiple opportunities to understand why their settlement is structured the way it is and gives them a chance to ask any questions without the pressures of mediation. By doing so, we make sure their settlement matches their vision for their future after the divorce is over.
Mud, Mud Everywhere!
Is there anything as great as spring? The sun is shining (sometimes), the birds are singing again, and — is that mud on the floor? As great as springtime is, let’s be honest: The wet weather that makes the grass and trees green also makes for a few muddy months. And if your family likes to recreate outdoors, you’ll want some tips for keeping the outside, well, outside . The easiest way to prevent having mud tracked through your home is by simply taking off your shoes at the door and asking your family and guests to do the same. This is a custom in many cultures around the world, but here in the U.S., developing the habit might be an adjustment. It’ll pay dividends all year long, though, especially in spring. Failing that, you should at least keep an old towel by the door to deal with your dog’s muddy paws or your kids’ mud-caked shoes! Outside of the house use a hose to wash off mud on pavers, flagstones, or patios; this will help prevent it from being tracked indoors. Other particularly tricky outdoor patches might benefit from a push-broom scrubbing or even a pressure washing. If someone does track mud inside onto a hard surface, such as a finished hardwood floor, you have two options to clean it up. The first is to wipe it up immediately with a paper towel, which you’ll have to do if it’s bad enough. But if the mud isn’t caked on too thick you might want to let it dry and then hit it with a dampened towel or scrubber. In either case, you’ll want to follow up with a cleaning product designed for use on that surface, whether it’s wood, stone, or linoleum. Of all surfaces, carpet presents the biggest challenge. Mud stains on carpet should always be left to dry completely — hard as it might be to look at! Once it’s dried, hit it with the vacuum then blot the area with a 1-to-2 mixture of laundry detergent and water. Repeat until the stain is gone, and flush with cold water to finish. You can follow a similar process for upholstery. Now you’re a mud cleanup master! Cleaning Tips for the Dirtiest Season of All
We’ve found that, due to the program, our clients are more understanding and comfortable with how their case proceeded. They know why their lawyer is recommending certain settlements, how they have multiple opportunities to discuss settlement terms, are confident that they had a say in the settlement process, and are happy with their results. For our team, we are happy to offer such a program to help our clients both now and in the future.
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