Recent Blog Posts in December 2009 |
| December 29, 2009 |
| New Local Rules of Court for York County |
| Posted By Tim Colgan |
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| York County has revised the Local Rules of Civil Procedure effective December 28, 2009. While there are many changes and amendments, one of significance to family law matters is the ability to appoint the Divorce Master for the mediation of discovery disputes. This option is available whether or not grounds for divorce have been established. YCCiv. 1920.51(a)(2)(i). By appointing the Divorce Master early in a case, the parties and their counsel will be able to attend a discovery conference with the Divorce Master. The Master will establish what information must be exchanged, which party is responsible for obtaining the information and the deadlines by which the exchanges must occur. A party who fails to comply with the discovery deadlines established by the Master can be subject to sanctions imposed by the Master. YCCiv 1920.51(b)(2)(ix). These rule changes should allow cases to proceed more quickly and efficiently in York County. |
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| December 09, 2009 |
| Collaborative Law on TV! |
| Posted By Tim Colgan |
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| Today I was a guest on a local television talk show. The topic was Collaborative Law and Collaborative Practice. Since it was only a 30 minute show we weren't able to explore the topic as deeply as I would have liked, but I hope that the program will give people a taste of the process and make them want to get more information about it. I was struck by the reaction of the show's producer and another guest who was waiting on the set for the show's following segment. Both commented after the show that while they hadn't known about Collaborative previously, that it certainly sounds like a better way for families to deal with issues of divorce, custody and support. I couldn't agree more! |
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