At a recent conference, therapists and attorneys expressed their concern about what is happening between parents going through divorce. There appears to be an increase in violence, viciousness, putting children in the middle and sadly, not letting go of the …
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You think you want to keep the house. He says he’s more interested in his business. What will happen to the stock portfolio, retirement accounts, the vacant beachfront property and the art pieces you bought together? It won’t be an …
How the Valuation Dates of Different Assets Are Decided During Divorce Read more »
There is widespread agreement that one of the troubling aspects of divorce is the negative effects of parental conflict on children. There has been a steady stream of scientific findings indicating that children whose parents do not resolve their marital …
How Do Children View Parental Conflict In Divorcing Families? Read more »
One of the nastiest dimensions of the battle over same-sex marriage has been the lack of access to divorce courts for same-sex married couples that reside in non-recognition states. While you might think that anti-gay judges would be thrilled to …
Gay Divorce: SB651 Opens California Divorce Courts To Non-Residents Read more »
Co-parenting plans need to grow along with the children for whom they're intended. If your kids have outgrown their plan and communication with your ex is in tatters, then pay attention. If you're losing your moorings and having trouble being …
Nipping Conflict in the Bud - When your kids outgrow your parenting plan Read more »
A rather fatalistic comedian once said, just as his had, half of all marriages end in an expensive divorce. Still, he took comfort in knowing he got off cheap – the other half ended in death. That rather extreme worldview …
New economics of divorce: Breaking up is harder to do Read more »
Man, Woman, Wild is a nature survival series on the Discovery Channel. I started watching the show mid-season last year and got hooked. The show centers around a loving couple--Mykel Hawke, a former Special Forces survival expert and his wife …
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Unless you live in small town Canadiana, there are plenty of divorce lawyers to choose from when your world comes crashing down and you become a victim of divorce. It is no exaggeration to say that in many cases, a …
Most parents struggle with the ongoing issue of how much financial support to give to their children. The problem becomes that much more pressing when their son or daughter seeks help during his or her separation and/or divorce. Especially in …
The Parent's Dilemma: Open the Couch, What About The Wallet? Read more »
As divorce lawyers, we frequently counsel clients who are seeking prenuptial agreements or whose significant others have asked them to sign one. Our clients typically want to know what the divorce laws provide, both with and without a prenup, so …