Category Archives: Getting Divorced

Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult life transitions a person can endure. Worrying about finances, the kids, and becoming a single parent amidst the intense emotional pain of the breakup can feel daunting, hopeless, and exhausting. I...

One of the many reasons why divorce is such a stressful process is because it takes a long time.  A lot of people ask, "How long does divorce take after filing papers?" The answer is, if you hire a lawyer and litigate your divorce it can take 1 - 2 ...

When my son was little, he cut his knee, and we ended up at the emergency room where he got a few stitches. His wound was raw at first, and needed to be kept clean and dry. It was red and puffy and swollen, and as he described it, “thumping.” For...

Going through a divorce is probably one of the hardest--if not the hardest thing you will face in your life. It's painful and stressful and can feel hopeless, at times. But want the good news? In my 30+ years of being a divorce attorney, I have watch...

Thanksgiving is a holiday favorite for so many people...until you get divorced. Then Thanksgiving can become stressful and depressing and awful, especially that first year. If this Thanksgiving is your first Thanksgiving being separated, please know ...