I bit off more than I could chew. My kids’ school and their extra-curricular activities, my book group, speaking opportunities and volunteer work, my husband’s travel schedule, social lives for all of us, and – oh, yeah, my job — each grew bigger than I was prepared to handle all at once. The next thingContinueContinue reading “I Bit Off More Than I Could Chew”
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Merry Christmas – Now get the heck out!
End of Year thoughts on Divorce If you have not already served your spouse with divorce papers; why not wait until the holidays are over? Good divorces start with a good beginning. “Merry Christmas-get the heck out!” is not a good beginning. If you are already in the midst of it, consider taking a hiatus,ContinueContinue reading “Merry Christmas – Now get the heck out!”
GRATITUDE IN A POST-SANDY WORLD
The eastern seaboard of the United States has just come through a major storm and its after-effects. Hundreds of thousands of people are still without electricity and more are dealing with the results and damages. More than a hundred people are reported dead. Those of us who “only” lost heat, or electricity, or cell serviceContinueContinue reading “GRATITUDE IN A POST-SANDY WORLD”
What is the goal of a mediated divorce?
In a mediated divorce we are trying to make sure that everyone gets a fair share of all available resources, including the assets and debts, the income, and time with the children. But in a litigated divorce there’s an extra item to distribute: Blame. Unlike everything else on the list, there is usually moreContinueContinue reading “What is the goal of a mediated divorce?”
Are you cool enough, yet?
Why do most states have a mandatory lag time between when you decide you want a divorce, and when the court is allowed to grant you a divorce? Shouldn’t the fact that we are done being married to each other be a sufficient indication that we need a divorce? I don’t remember a mandatory waitingContinueContinue reading “Are you cool enough, yet?”
What is the difference between a Guardian Ad Litem (“G-A-L”) and an Attorney For the Minor Children?
In cases involving the custody of minor children there are times when either one of the parties or a judge will suggest that the children need someone to represent their interests. Sometimes, parents fail to recognize their own inherent conflict of interest with their children. Frequently, this conflict of interest can result in disaster forContinueContinue reading “What is the difference between a Guardian Ad Litem (“G-A-L”) and an Attorney For the Minor Children?”
Which Costs More – Following or Ignoring Your Attorney’s Advice?
When your lawyer says, “Don’t take his calls for a while; let things cool off, first.” If the next thing you do is answer an angry phone call from your divorcing husband you are likely to find yourself in the middle of an expensive issue that may not have even existed until you answered theContinueContinue reading “Which Costs More – Following or Ignoring Your Attorney’s Advice?”
Great Divorces begin with Great Break-ups
The best break-up I ever heard about was a couple I knew in law school. “Ken” and “Sarah” had been dating for 5 years. They had moved out West and bought a house together after college graduation. Both far from their families, they were each other’s best friends and surrogate family. In time, they beganContinueContinue reading “Great Divorces begin with Great Break-ups”
How much should your divorce cost you?
Getting along during the divorce process is a key factor to the rest of your life. By deciding not to fight during this critical juncture you can make long-term decisions based not on factors such as revenge, annoyance, hostility, or bankruptcy. Instead, amicable dissolutions afford participants the opportunity to envision a productive and happy futureContinueContinue reading “How much should your divorce cost you?”
What are the Different Types of Custody in a Divorce?
Custody is usually divided into legal and physical custody; each of which can be either joint (both parents together) or sole (one parent alone). For as long as the biological parents and their child are all living together, the parents share joint physical and legal custody. Once a parent re-locates; the custody questions need toContinueContinue reading “What are the Different Types of Custody in a Divorce?”
Love Your Divorce 