A new divorce method is sweeping across the country, collaborative divorce. It is a mixture of mediated and litigated divorce. As discussed in a previous article, each couple retains its attorney, and they commit to working together to achieve an amicable divorce. If...
Unfortunately, despite all of the advances in counseling, divorce proceedings, the law, gender equality, and the progress in society, most marriages still end with one spouse angry or desolate. There is no cure for a broken heart or scorned lover. But there are ways...
Divorce is always ugly. Ending a jointly built life is always going to be complicated. But, it is even worse if you have children. Add on top of that, an alcoholic parent, and you have an explosive mixture of emotions and impaired judgment. Unfortunately, thousands of...
Divorces are often misconstrued as contentious, expensive, and long-lasting – all egged on my attorneys on both sides. But the reality is that divorces get complicated because spouses are unable to resolve their differences. There are plenty of divorces that are...
Relocation orders are special permission grants from family court judges. You need a relocation order to move your child a significant distance. They are necessary because usually a move away or relocation means that the child is being moved a substantial distance...
Divorce is expensive, even if you own few assets. You need to pay the court fees (which aren't waivable in most places), you probably need to pay a little money to sort out who gets what, and then there are other ancillary costs (getting to and from the court,...
Child custody concerns can be a serious factor in many divorces which can be further complicated by life changes following divorce as the child continues to grow and develop. The family law process provides flexible resources to help parents and families negotiate to...
Child support is one of those complicated areas of family law that befuddles many clients. Child support is a method of financial transference of wealth from one parent to the other parent for the care of their mutual child. Child support is paid by the spouse that...
Many marriages ultimately end in divorce, although couples may not envision that outcome when they get married. Sound financial planning during the divorce process can help ease the impact of the divorce on the couple as they move forward towards their futures...
Collaborative divorce is touted as the future of divorce and the key to ending acrimonious separations. While true, collaborative divorce does hold many promises to reduce costs, keep relations civil, and speed up divorces; there are significant limitations to the...
