Husband, wife, two attorneys and a court reporter walk into the room . . . “and that’s what she said.” For some this might sound like the beginning of a joke. A relatively “good” divorce (yes, it’s possible!), is based on transparency and full disclosure. When...
Recently I have dealt with some highly emotional issues with clients, usually involving children. So the question has been posed: Can I force my spouse, or former spouse, to undergo counseling so that our divorce goes more smoothly? It is admirable and in the best...
Sometimes finding creative ways to reframe divorce settlements can ease tensions. For example, a client’s husband found it more palatable to pay attorney fees directly to his wife’s attorney rather than to pay his wife money as property settlement which she would then...
Many clients come to me post-divorce looking for help with issues that arise after the divorce is final. It may be immediately after or years later, and issues can range from technical details, like having a retirement plan divided, to more emotional ones like dealing...
Most people emerge from law school with their sights set on a job with a firm. And that’s where most people stay throughout their careers. It’s what I did for most of my career, too. Only recently did I take the leap to set out on my own; after being a part of a firm...
I practice mediative divorce law. What exactly does it mean to be mediative? Glad you asked. Mediative is an approach and a mindset to know that our first goal is to collaborate and work with the other side, cooperatively. You can’t always do it, but you should start...