Why Divorce Does Not Have to Be Disastrous
If you ask someone why they remain stuck in an unhappy marriage, you’ll often hear a litany of reasons – some good, others not so good. Staying together “for the sake of the kids” is often cited as a reason, and it’s hard to argue that it’s not often a valid one. Persisting in a […]
Stranger danger in Custody Battles
I’ll never forget the morning I put my first born on the school bus for her first day of kindergarten. The moment I let go of my child’s hand, reality hit and I realized her safety was now in the hands of a stranger. My head filled with panic thoughts. Afterall, what did I really […]
When it comes to divorce “fake news” is old news
In our current political climate,” fake news” is constantly being reported. Unfortunately, the concept of making statements of “fact” with no supporting evidence which then requires others to prove the non-existence of an alleged act happens in other settings beside politics. The parties to a litigated divorce often find themselves in the same position. This […]
I’m done! Why isn’t this over yet?
If I had a dime for every time a client has said with exasperation “I am done with this marriage! Why am I not divorced yet?”, I would be a very wealthy woman who no longer spends her days providing the explanation. The journey to divorce occurs simultaneously on two very different paths. There is […]
Divorce: not a “one size fits all”
So, here you find yourself….the decision to divorce has been made either by you or for you. You have heard all the horrendous war stories of family, friends and neighbors and fear has firmly taken root in the pit of your stomach. BREATHE… you have options. Not all roads lead to war. CHOICE #1 – […]
Divorce does not have to be a blood bath
There are many reasons why people decide to stay in an unhappy marriage – fear, complacency, hope, and obligation to name a few. The longer I practice in this area, the more I realize that a fast growing reason is fear of the judicial system and the pre-conceived notion that every divorce must be or […]
Collaborative law: A better approach to divorce for families
“If all you have is a hammer everything looks like a nail.” – Abraham H. Maslow When the hammer of justice strikes in the context of divorce litigation, destruction of a family in transition can often be the unnecessary, unintended and undesirable result. The legal system is designed to produce a winner and a loser, […]