When considering to move out of the family residence during your divorce, keep in mind that it may affect child custody, your financial situation and more.
Divorce Process
WATCH: Key Questions to Ask a Family Lawyer at the Initial Consultation
Knowing which questions to ask a family lawyer during the initial consultation is key. It will help you decide whether or not to proceed with the lawyer.
Step 4 in Preparing for Divorce: Keeping Your Divorce Private
I once had a client come to me before having the “big conversation” with her husband. She wanted to understand her options, the process, and potential outcomes. She wanted to do her “homework” early. There were some privacy guidelines I had her follow, which can help anyone going through a divorce. Today, more than ever, […]
WATCH: The Four Aspects of Divorce
Divorce and family law attorney Henry Gornbein discusses four aspects of divorce: legal, psychological, economic, and religious.
6 Key Steps to Divorce Recovery
When my husband initiated a seemingly innocent discussion of our relationship nearly a year ago, I developed a gut feeling that something was very wrong – despite his protestations to the contrary. Fast forward a few months later and our 23-year marriage ended in divorce – something I didn’t want or expect. Thus began the process of […]
Who Gets the Pets in a Divorce?
Who gets the pets? Here’s what to consider when faced with this difficult decision.
5 Ways to Minimize Divorce Costs
Keeping divorce costs to a minimum is important to most, if not all, spouses going through the difficult and emotional process of dissolving a marriage. Having to pay an attorney, or being forced to pay a portion or all of your spouse’s attorney fees makes the difficult divorce process even more concerning. There are ways […]
Make Your Dreams Come True, Not Your Fears!
On Christmas Day, I read an article by Arianna Jeret titled “How to Make Your Divorce as Expensive as Possible” and found it to be extremely accurate. Ms. Jeret starts out by advising people of the obvious fact that two households cost more to support than one. In fact, according to Andrew Hoffman, a Certified […]
How to Choose a Divorce Attorney
In order to choose a good family law attorney, a large part of your introductory interview will involve asking questions about their expertise, fees, and philosophy. Like many, you may find the idea of questioning a highly-trained professional intimidating. When interviewing a divorce attorney, don’t be apprehensive or nervous, or worry that you’re insulting them by […]
Does Your Family Need a Mediator?
Families argue – especially around the holiday times. Overbearing in-laws, wayward teens, blended families, elder care or antiquated parenting plans can turn a happy home into a war zone. While some situations get resolved over time, others can go on for months – even years – sometimes causing severe damage. Instead of allowing conflict to […]
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