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?”
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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?”
When Every Dollar Was a Hand Grenade
I finalized a matter this month between two of the most civilized and gentle people I have ever divorced. As we went through the final papers and documents that needed to be reviewed and signed, they were patient and kind with each other. The wife’s older brother drove 6 hours to be at the courtContinueContinue reading “When Every Dollar Was a Hand Grenade”
Quick Tip for an Easier Divorce Process: Divide and Conquer
I am working with a woman whose divorce seems to keep getting crazier instead of calmer. When the process began, they had two small children, a mountain of debt, and no jobs.Now, the kids are a bit older; the parents both have good jobs, and they have been paying down their debt. Things should beContinueContinue reading “Quick Tip for an Easier Divorce Process: Divide and Conquer”
The High Costs of Non-Compliance
Recently, I was sitting in the conference room at my office, meeting with a husband and a wife who were signing their final agreement, we’ll call them Mr. and Mrs. Phillips. We were reviewing terms, crossing Ts and dotting Is, and getting ready to go before the Judge for our hearing. The hearing will beContinueContinue reading “The High Costs of Non-Compliance”
The Emotional End of Your Divorce
You remember those parties that at the end of the night, when everyone has gone, and the lights are on, and there is just a mess lying everywhere, and you know you should go to bed, but instead you linger? Not quite cleaning up; done eating, drinking, and dancing. Just sort of wandering throughContinueContinue reading “The Emotional End of Your Divorce”
How Co-Parenting Could Work for Heidi Klum’s Family, and yours..
Heidi Klum and her Husband Seal Henry Samuel are announcing their intention to divorce, by publishing this statement: “While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate. We have had the deepest respect for one another throughout our relationship and continue to love eachContinueContinue reading “How Co-Parenting Could Work for Heidi Klum’s Family, and yours..”
The Advantages of a Long-Distance Divorce
My client just left on a cruise. Her kids are grown; her divorce is underway; and she does not want to sit here every day from now until the divorce date fighting over the nitty-gritty with her husband. Nor should she. She has empowered her financial advisor (who is a certified divorce mediator) to bargainContinueContinue reading “The Advantages of a Long-Distance Divorce”
Love Your Divorce 