Protecting What Matters Most It’s hard to know where life will lead after a divorce. Some people never remarry, while others find love again later in life. Today, blended families are increasingly common - over 15% of children in the U.S. now live in blended families....
After a difficult divorce, the truth is that you may not even feel like speaking to your spouse at all. You may be angry and hurt, and may be grieving the loss of the future you planned together. All of those feelings are entirely understandable. Unfortunately,...
Think Before You Post: Protect Yourself from Social Media Mistakes During Divorce and Child Custody Cases Social media mistakes during divorce can have serious consequences—especially when child custody is involved. Social media connects our world today more than ever...
Choosing the Right Path for Your Divorce When facing a divorce, many people wonder what to expect and whether to choose mediation vs litigation in divorce. We’ve all seen television dramas about contentious legal battles: an exasperated, gavel-banging judge at the...
Divorce often marks the end of a marriage, but not the end of your parenting responsibilities - especially if you're trying to co-parent after a high-conflict divorce. Even though you will no longer be husband and wife, you’ll always be parents. It will always be...
During the course of your divorce, you will likely confront a wide variety of issues. There is perhaps no issue more important to most parents, however, than child custody. After all, most parents love their children deeply and always want to do what's best for them....
How Can We Avoid Taking Our Divorce to Court? Sometimes, a couple reaches a point where they both agree that divorce is the best path forward – but they don’t want to end up trapped in a long, contentious court battle. That’s entirely understandable. Long, drawn-out...
When you’re going through a divorce it may seem that you and your ex-spouse cannot seem to agree on anything: where the kids should stay, who should have the marital home, is alimony necessary. Don’t think you are alone in this. Most people going through a divorce...
Going through a divorce that you don’t want is especially difficult. The news can be shocking and emotionally devastating. It is crucial for you to not simply stand by during this time of pain. A divorce lawyer can help you understand your legal situation and choose...
For those who are contemplating divorce, or who find themselves in the midst of a divorce, it may seem as if countless issues need to be resolved. It can, at least initially, feel overwhelming, and depending upon the state of your relationship when you decided to...
Mediation and arbitration are two options to avoid going to trial in a divorce proceeding.
Arbitration is a less formal option for divorce cases. It is where a third person, called the arbitrator, acts as the “judge” for the case.
Mediation is the first option under state law, and is highly recommended by most judges. It gives you the power to reach a settlement and encourages a dialogue between you and your spouse.