Tips for Your First Meeting with a Divorce Attorney

Posted on February 22, 2017

Tips for Your First Meeting with a Divorce Attorney Divorce is stressful, but the right attorney can help ease you through the process. Your first meeting with a divorce attorney more than likely comes at a time when you’re stressed, worried, emotional, and, perhaps, angry. You may be nervous about your consultation, but don’t be—your...

Not so Happy Holidays

Posted on December 29, 2016

Yes, “Divorce Day” actually exists. Find out why so many couples decide to call it quits on this day. Perhaps you’ve never heard of “Divorce Day,” but talk to almost any lawyer and he or she will tell you it definitely exists. It’s the day when a huge number of couples initiate separation and divorce...

A “Good” Divorce is No Myth

Posted on November 3, 2016

With a such a high rate of divorce in the U.S.—currently 42% of all marriages end in divorce—it’s often hard to see the positive when there’s so much negative: The loss of a home, changes in the amount of time you spend with your children, a huge hit to your bank account, the challenge...

The Kids are Alright: Divorce Doesn’t Mean Disaster

Posted on July 15, 2016

The Kids Are Alright: Divorce Doesn’t Necessarily Spell Disaster for Children With approximately 42% of marriages ending in divorce, millions of families and children face the challenge of learning to live with the many changes divorce brings. Adults definitely have major adjustments to make in these situations, but children often have the most difficulty coping...

Why All Couples Should Consider a Prenup

Posted on March 28, 2016

Prenuptial agreements, or prenups, are often associated with movie stars, professional athletes, and financial tycoons and their headline-generating divorces. Prenups are very common among this group and for good reason: When these couples divorce, the settlements can be astronomical.  Most of us enter a marriage under far different financial situations than actors or athletes,...

Considering Divorce or Separation?

Posted on June 25, 2015

Considering Divorce or Separation? Take a Few Simple Steps Now to Avoid Problems Later. None of us enter a marriage thinking it will end in divorce. We purchase a home and car with our spouse, create joint checking accounts, consolidate insurance policies, open new, joint credit card accounts, and may even draw up a...