Unhappy couples today cannot afford to split up. Consider a typical couple I'll call Joan and Gary. The kids were stressed out by the high level of tension in the home. Both were anxious for Joan to move out, but …
Divorce Wannabees in the Age of Recession: How Trapped Couples are Coping Read more »
Facebook is cited in 1 out of every 5 divorces in the United States, according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers AAML. Furthermore, 81 percent of the country’s top divorce attorneys say they have seen …
I've been practicing divorce and family law for 22 years. Back when I litigated divorces, I drove a Rolls Royce. I'm not kidding. I traded that car for a Honda Accord when I became a mediator again, not kidding!.Want to …
When you took those vows 10, 20, 30 years ago you never dreamed it would come to this. You are now getting divorced and you feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. All the plans you …
The Top 6 Serious Financial Mistakes Women Make During Their Divorce Read more »
It kind of boggles the mind that Camille Grammer, the soon to be ex-wife of Kelsey Grammer--the prolific and talented actor in such hits as Cheers and Frasier--can wave her manicured hand dismissively at a reported $40 million payout and …
Divorce nearly crushed Kathleen Anderson. She lost her three children in a custody battle and her finances were devastated by child support. Her first husband left her and 30 days later married a close friend. A judge determined she couldn't …
Divorce is Hard on Women's Health, Self-Esteem and Finances Read more »
It's reasonable to assume that couples who scream and throw things at each other are the most likely to eventually divorce. However, a study recently published by the University of Michigan reports that this is not necessarily the case. They …
Study: It's your fight style, not the fight, that may lead to divorce Read more »
This is a question that has crossed the minds of many, especially when they might have time or a life option of when to divorce. Or it can be a way of looking back on your children's ages when you …
At What Age is Your Divorce Easiest on Your Children? Did You Guess the Older Ones? Read more »
While there are no quick, easy answers and no "one size fits all" reasons to offer, I will give you parameters within which to gauge whether or not you should remain married to your spouse or leave. I can't give …
I spent a few hours on a recent Sunday listening to a friend, a highly accomplished San Francisco Police Officer and single father, struggle with some challenges related to the ongoing conflict between him and his ex-wife--conflict intensified by the …