A task that is probably near the top of most people’s “Things I Don’t Want to Do” list is to meet with a divorce attorney. Nobody plans to end up in a divorce or custody case. So, if you find yourself having to meet with someone, it’s completely understandable if [...]
The unavoidable reality of being alive is that there will be times when you struggle. There will be adversity. We will all face challenges. Adversity is inevitable. We will get sick. We will have disagreements. Things will be broken. There will be surprises. At times it will feel like nothing [...]
Of the different issues in a divorce or family law case, none seems to be more personal and emotional than the inevitable disruption of the parties’ relationships with their children. Most of the things that people lose in a divorce can be replaced. People get new homes and rebuild their [...]
If you read the history of boxing, you might learn that, during his 1974 fight with George Foreman, the legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali, introduced a new technique. This technique emphasized the incredible importance of knowing when to make specific, deliberate moves in order to truly maximize their effectiveness. During the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A very commonly misunderstood issue in divorce and family law cases that can needlessly cause conflict is the meaning of the term “custody”. This misunderstanding can lead to unnecessary posturing and behavior that is financially and emotionally draining for the parents and their children. “Custody” is oftentimes misunderstood as dictating [...]
During a recent winter weather event, I was walking down a short flight of stairs that had become slippery with ice. I had walked on ice and down plenty of slippery stairs in my lifetime, so it didn’t seem that risky. Well, as they say, pride comes before the fall [...]
