After all these months, your court date finally rears its demanding head. What if you cry? You’re solidly composed – or you thought you were! Emotional reactions like tears are hard to predict. Nevertheless, crying in divorce court can be embarrassing, painful, or humiliating. At the same time, it might just be the very place […]
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Divorce Attorneys for Men Only. Really?
The marketing or advertising concept: We have noticed some recent marketing of law firms in which they state that they “focus” on representing men. I have yet to see a firm advertisement for a firm representing “Women Only,” but even the concept of firms for men or firms for women should set you to wondering […]
Why It Matters Who You Hire During Divorce and How to Get It Right
The decisions you make and who you hire during divorce can impact your post-divorce future and your children. Following these recommended steps!
6 Ways to Uncover Hidden Assets When Divorcing
Divorce can be a pricey affair. If you’re currently considering one, there’s a chance that your spouse has been hiding assets. According to accounting firm Grant Thorton, about one in five couples try to hide money in the event of a divorce. About 88% of the time, the party hoarding money was the husband. How […]
Put Your Big Girl Panties on and Deal With It
How often, in separation and divorce, are you forced to pretend, at least, that you can manage everything that’s happening to you? How often, instead, would you prefer to throw yourself on the ground, acknowledging your grief and fear, and throw a tantrum like you might have done as a toddler? Whether you chose divorce […]
10 Financial Matters to Take Care of Post-Divorce
Just when you think the agony of a divorce is over, there is another list of financial matters to take care of. Start by making a lot of copies of your divorce decree because they will be needed to show you are really divorced and the changes you are making are appropriate. The key information […]
Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys: Don’t Take on Other People’s Emotions
While going through divorce, taking other people’s emotions and reactions can deplete your own resources—make sure you know where to draw the line.
7 Common Mistakes Made When Fighting a Custody Battle
For most parents, the possibility of losing full-time care of their kids is a foreign idea that holds a lot of fear, uncertainty, and regret. In the past, a court always granted the mother full custody of children, but this is no longer the case. Each parent now has the right to state his or […]
The Dangers of Social Media in Divorce and Family Law
Think carefully before you post anything on social media: the consequences could be dire. Here are 5 tips to help you avoid the dangers of social media during and after divorce.
The Dangers of Putting off Divorce with a Long-Term Separation
Some couples avoid divorce and settle with a long-term separation. This can cause many negative effects on you and your children.
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