If I had a resource like Our Family in Two Homes (OFTH) when I was getting married and raising children, I would have been so supported! It never occurred to me way back when, nor does it to most people, to think through and articulate my values, my perspectives, and...
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Resolutions From a Family Law Attorney
It’s that time again, time to think about what went well this year, what went wrong, and what you want from the year to come. 2022 starts in a mere 11 days!! What are you going to do differently in 2022? What did you do well in 2021, that you want to carry forward...
Striving for Gratitude and Patience in Divorce
There is one judge who always asks disputing couples in court to look at each other and think back over the...
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...
Why January Tends to be “Divorce Month”
Although the most divorce filings actually happen in March each year, January is known as “divorce month” because we see such a flurry of filings after the new year. This year, it may be even busier than usual, as the courts try to get back to their normal pace...
Start a Divorce Case with the End in Mind
One reason I like Collaborative Divorce so much is that we begin the divorce case with an ideal outcome in mind. Usually, the divorcing parties want to be collegial and, if they are parents, work together once their marriage is legally over. With these goals, you make...