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October 14, 2019

7 of the Worst Mistakes You Can Make in Your Divorce


1.  Misusing the Internet Maybe you want to tell all of his family and friends what a two-timing loser he is.  Maybe you want to send an “I’ll show her” email.  Telling off your spouse, shaming them publicly, or just generally being nasty in public may feel extremely satisfying in the moment.  However, these communications […]

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August 08, 2019

Building Your Divorce Team


Divorce comes about in many different ways.  Whether you initiated the divorce, together you and your spouse decided divorce was the right choice, or you were blindsided by your spouse’s unilateral decision to divorce, now that you are divorcing you need to build your divorce team.  Some of this can be done with the assistance […]

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July 28, 2019

Top Five Reasons People Get Divorced


Reasons People Get Divorced There are lots and lots of reasons people get divorced.  Sometimes, the marriage ends with a bang. Other times, the couple slowly comes to the decision to divorce over time.  In any event, there are some things that are more likely to cause a divorce than others.  Below are some of […]

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July 25, 2019

5 Courthouse Behaviors to Avoid at All Costs


Going through the decision to get a divorce and the divorce process itself can be stressful.  Add on a trip to the courthouse for a hearing, and people can feel even more stress.  Sometimes, this stress causes people to forget certain, otherwise common sense cautions.  Other times, their lack of experience is to blame for […]

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July 21, 2019

Rediscovering Yourself After Divorce


Divorce is a disrupting time.  The upheaval may involve moving to a new home.  Alternatively, it may require getting used to coming home to the same place with fewer or no people there.  You may have new furniture, or less of the furniture you once had.  As you take time to adjust to your new […]

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July 07, 2019

Why Hire a Divorce Attorney


If you find yourself considering a divorce, or if your spouse has informed you they are considering divorce, or, more bluntly, told you they want a divorce, it is a good idea to consult with an experienced divorce attorney.  Some people think that all divorces are the same, or they won’t have any room to […]

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June 12, 2019

Change Your Space, Change Your Mood


Change Your Space and Change Your Mood Often times during a separation or after a divorce, one party stays in the marital home.  Many people report seeing reminders of happier times, or memories of significant events (both pleasant and unpleasant).  These memories can be stressful.  It is well known that stress can cause issues with […]

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May 30, 2019

Reasons for Gray Divorce


Understanding Gray Divorce “Gray divorce” is a term that refers to divorcing baby boomers.  While it originally applied to couples married 40 years or more, the term now generally refers to any divorcing couple who may qualify with “gray hair,” thus, the term, “gray divorce.”  While divorce rates are falling for most age groups, for […]

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May 22, 2019

How Long it Takes To Divorce – 5 Factors


In almost every divorce case, the parties want to know how long it takes to divorce.  It is a fair question.  Unfortunately, there is not a simple answer to this question.  There are a number of variables that can impact the amount of time it takes to complete the divorce proceedings in the state of […]

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May 20, 2019

Changing Your Last Name After Divorce


During divorce proceedings, the couple, along with their lawyers, typically come to an agreement on the division of assets and debts, parenting time, child support, and alimony.  When the case cannot be resolved, the issues are litigated before the court.  However, there is one exception to the typical give and take of a negotiated settlement […]

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