The Transitions Legal Blog
Trends in Gray Divorce
I’ve written before about how rates of divorce among couples age 50 and older are on the rise, and in fact they are continuing to increase! Even as divorce rates across America are on the decline generally, this category of Gray Divorce, which is a specialty of our...
Should You Divorce?
How do you know when it’s time to end a marriage? Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for years and are leaning toward splitting up. Is there a point when you just know it’s time? That’s a great question, and there is no real answer. The only way to know if you...
Know Your Divorce Options
Clients often wonder which path to take when divorcing, as there are many routes to go – litigation, mediation, Collaborative Divorce, or a DIY online quickie. Here’s a way to understand each option and when you should opt for one over the other. LITIGATION If you and...
Don’t Make the Same Mistake Twice
When people get out of a relationship, they vow to never make the same mistakes in the next relationship. They think they have such clarity, such vision about what went wrong and what they won’t do or tolerate again. They vow to never divorce a second or third time,...
The Challenges of Virtual Lawyering
We are more than a year into pandemic protocols of varying levels, and one thing that seems here to stay is a reliance on Zoom and other virtual technologies that let us connect from a distance. That’s a good thing, right? We can get our work done, see people’s...
The Freedom You’ll Find After a Divorce
For many people, divorce means freedom. Freedom from an overbearing or underwhelming relationship. Freedom from the obligations to please a person they just can’t please. Freedom from the trappings of a go-nowhere relationship. Freedom to become who they feel they are...