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Couples Counseling Divorce

If only one spouse wants the divorce and the couple cannot have productive communication on the subject, then it’s much more likely it will devolve into a bitter, prolonged battle. It’s also important to note that New Mexico, like almost all other states, has no fault divorce.

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So, how can you know if you’re ready for divorce? And, more importantly, if you’re prepared to handle the process as smoothly as possible? Let’s take a look at some questions to help people determine if they’re ready for divorce.

Divorce Stress

Divorce is stressful. Depending on which experts and surveys you look at, it’s often ranked as the #2 most traumatic life experience Americans go through, second only to the death of a family member. There are a number of things that make it so stressful.

Contract Disputes 2

Now that we know more about contract disputes, let’s take a look at some strategies for avoiding them.

Contract Disputes 2

Now that we know more about contract disputes, let’s take a look at some strategies for avoiding them.

Contract dispute paper with gavel

If you receive a notice of anticipatory breach of contract because of a claim of material breach against you, you’ve got a contract dispute. If you intended to repudiate the contract, then it’s probably time to retain a good contract law attorney, if you haven’t already.

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If the breaching party willfully broke the contract, or if the breach resulted from deceit, unfair dealing, or fraud, then the court will likely find the breach material. On the other hand, if the breach was due to circumstances beyond the control of the breaching party, the court will be less likely to find the breach material.

Attorney writing the dispute contract with the weighing scale

But how do courts determine what constitutes a material breach of contract? They refer to a legal treatise called the Restatement (Second) of the Law of Contracts. Completed in 1979, this treatise is one of the most frequently cited in the entire United States justice system – every first year law student in the country learns about it. In combination with the Uniform Commercial Code, the Restatement governs all contracts and sets out the following criteria for a material breach of contract.

Judge and client talks over the dispute contract

We all try to avoid becoming involved in contract disputes, whether as an individual or a business. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible. If you’re dealing with a breach of contract, a contract dispute is sometimes the only way to ensure that your interests are protected. First, let’s learn a bit more about contracts and contract disputes. Then we’ll take a look at some tips for avoiding them in the first place.

Mediation Process

The question is, when a business dispute arises, what is the best way to proceed? When handled poorly, business disputes can destroy reputations as well as companies. Some business disputes are always going to end up in a courtroom. However, in some cases, mediation is a more effective strategy.

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