Divorce & Family
Doris Tennant specializes in the out-of-court resolution of family matters, including those with complex financial and business issues.
She represents parties in “Collaborative Practice” in which the parties and their attorneys commit to settle the case without going to court. Collaborative Practice is central to Doris’ work as a family law attorney because the process encourages the best in the participants, which is especially important when parties are hurt and distrustful. When their attorneys pledge not to “take it to the judge,” it fundamentally changes the way negotiations occur and increases the potential for arriving at solutions that reflect the parties’ shared goals. Click here for a list of collaborative professionals with whom Doris has worked successfully.
Doris also mediates and arbitrates family law matters and family business disputes, and serves as a parenting coordinator in high conflict cases.
Her focus includes:
Divorce
- Asset valuation and division
- Alimony
- Child support
- Parenting plans
- Tax considerations
- Life, health and disability insurance
- Future modification
- Allocation of college costs
Separation
- Interim financial and parenting agreements
- Temporary support
Domestic partner agreements
Post-divorce modifications
Paternity matters
Family business, inheritance, and probate disputes
Pre-nuptial agreements
Custody disputes and arrangements
Permanent and temporary guardianships
Parenting coordination
- Parenting time, including holidays
- Extracurricular activities
- Medical issues
- Schooling