Is your divorce not working out amicably? Is every conversation a yelling match? This very common situation is referred to as a high-conflict divorce. Makes sense, right? Parents who are able to communicate amicably during a divorce have the luxury of being able to figure out a lot of their answers through regular communication. For some…
Read MoreTell Your Child First Were you thinking of telling your child’s teacher about your divorce before telling your child? Bad idea. Here’s an example of how not telling your child first could backfire: On Friday afternoon when you’re picking your child up from school you mention to the teacher that you’re getting divorced and that…
Read MoreTypically, when someone comes to my office it is because they have decided to separate from their spouse and want to move forward with the divorce process. However, you might be surprised to know that there are other reasons to meet with a family law attorney. Someone may be experiencing a tough time in their…
Read MoreIf you separate from the other parent of your child, more often than not you will still need to interact and co-parent with that individual. There are many things that can go wrong when co-parenting. Here are five of the most common mistakes parents make and some suggestions for what you can do when you…
Read MoreParental alienation is perhaps the worst experience any family can go through while also going through a divorce or separation. Parental Alienation is defined as one parent turning a child or children against the other parent through disparaging remarks and sometimes keeping the child away from the other parent for no reason. As a matter…
Read MoreInstead of having a court decide what custody arrangement is in the best interest of your children and/or how your assets should be divided, did you know that you can enter into a Marital Settlement Agreement? With a Marital Settlement Agreement, the parties can put in any and all terms they want, even reach agreements that the court…
Read MoreSometimes parents are unable to agree upon where their children should primarily reside (or which parent their children should live with) when they have separated or have filed for divorce. When there is no agreement and the issue of custody/parenting time cannot be settled, litigation ensues. Custody litigation is an emotional process for all involved.…
Read MoreAs a family law attorney, it is essential for me to explain the legal process to my clients. This may sound easy, but with so many myths and piles of misinformation out there, it’s actually quite hard to separate expectations from reality. I’ve found this is particularly true for the legal divorce process. Divorce in the…
Read MoreAll parents worry about their children, and for parents who are separated, the worrying is exacerbated. Would the children have been better off if they had “stuck it out” until the children are out of the house? Are the children being denied a “happy childhood”? The list of worries goes on and on. The truth…
Read MoreI’ve written about the legal issues you should consider when preparing to separate from your significant other, and this post will concentrate on how to coordinate your affairs and look out for your interests whether or not you’re the one petitioning for divorce. Here are some top tips if you’re considering divorce or preparing for…
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