Who Keeps the Kids Stuff?
For anyone who has ever seen the “Lost and Found” pile at a child’s school, it might seem that children and their parents might be actively trying to rid themselves of their worldly possessions as quickly as possible. Nevertheless, a common practical problem that parents face after they have separated [...]
Mental Health Awareness Month Tips: Talk to a Lawyer
Whether you’re listening to Sir Francis Bacon, who said “knowledge is power”, or the G.I. Joe cartoons, that said “knowing is half the battle”, the message rings true. Being left without knowing your options or what is likely to happen to you in the future can be a major source [...]
Why Is My Divorce Taking So Long?
Divorce and family law disputes can be really stressful, uncomfortable experiences for everyone involved. Understandably, people facing these cases oftentimes ask “how long does it take to get a divorce?” or “how long does a custody case take?”” The answer really depends on a lot of factors, some that are [...]
Star Wars and Custody Rights
Greetings and Happy May 4th, 2023. If you were not already aware, May 4th is also known as Star Wars Day where people can greet each other by saying May the Fourth be with you. The Star Wars movies are chock full of interesting family law questions such as, assuming [...]
Working with Difficult People
Divorce and family law disputes oftentimes create a very difficult conundrum. The parties, who likely have had many disagreements about countless subjects, are in a position where their financial and emotional wellbeing may be closely tied to their ability to work cooperatively. Unfortunately, the history between the parties can carry [...]
Narcissists, Narcissism, and Dealing with Difficult People in Divorce and Family Law Cases
As divorce and family law attorneys, it isn’t uncommon for us to encounter name-calling between parties. If it’s an insult, it’s almost certainly been hurled by one party at another in a divorce. Over the last few years, one of the most common names and most frequent buzz words that [...]