Recent Blog Posts
Leaving the House Before a Divorce Agreement Is Reached Can Be a Mistake
{2:38 minutes to read} A spouse leaving the house is often one of the reasons couples wind up in court. Even if the two of you have talked about things and believe you have an agreement worked out with the bills and the children, it is not uncommon for misunderstandings [...]
The Dreaded New Significant Other, Part 2
Part II: The Conversation About Concerns {3:18 minutes to read} In my last blog, The Dreaded New Significant Other, Part 1 – The Possibility, I talked about the challenges parents sometimes face after a separation or divorce when a new person comes into the picture. I also shared a “best case [...]
Paying a Large Retainer to File a Divorce Action Can Be a Critical Mistake
{2:12 minutes to read} A retainer is an advance fee that you pay a lawyer which is in effect a down payment that will be applied toward the total fee charged. The reason why a lawyer requires a retainer is that, if you stop paying them, they must obtain the [...]
The Dreaded New Significant Other, Part 1 – The Possibility
Part I: The Possibility of a New Significant Other {3:00 minutes to read} Co-parenting can be challenging enough without adding a 3rd (or 4th) party to the mix! It’s not easy to see an ex with someone new, and a conversation about this possibility is sometimes very difficult. However, at [...]