mediation process

10 Reasons The Mediation Process is a Great Option In Divorce

My clients frequently tell me they feel their lives start to go out of control when they are separating and contemplating divorce. Feeling in control of a situation is important for people.  Popular movies like “The War of the Roses” and “Kramer vs. Kramer” famously depict divorce as a battleground where each partner struggles to survive. … Read more

what is a wife entitled to in a divorce

How Much is a Wife Entitled To in a Divorce?

A question I get asked a lot by newly separated women is: “How much is a wife entitled to in a divorce? This is a valid question and I can understand the urgency of wanting to know, given the fear and anxiety of the uncertainty of your future. Not to mention, the answer to this … Read more

what can be used against you in a divorce

What Can Be Used Against You in a Divorce?

As a divorce attorney of 17 years, I have seen how emotionally challenging divorce can be. The stress of not knowing what your post-divorce life is going to look like is scary and unnerving. Clients often ask me, “What can be used against you in a divorce?’ I’ve had clients tell me they feel like … Read more

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What is Collaborative Divorce and Why Should You Consider It?

There are a few different divorce processes to consider if you are getting divorced. They include: sitting down with your ex and coming to an agreement on custody, financials, assets and more, going to a divorce mediator to mediate your divorce, getting attorneys and going through litigation, and finally, one of the best ways to … Read more

who gets the dog in a divorce

Who Gets the Dog in a Divorce?

I’m a dog lover. I have two dogs named Simba and Sierra. They are very special to me, and I can’t imagine my life without them. That’s why it’s heartbreaking to me when divorcing clients ask me this question: Who gets the dog in a divorce?   The answer to the question is complicated because … Read more

can you go back to court after a divorce is final

Can You Go Back to Court after a Divorce is Final?

Can you go back to court after a divorce is final? Absolutely. As a divorce attorney, I understand that things change. The parenting plan, finances, and life situations may look different years after the divorce is final, hence the need to possibly call your attorney and discuss going back to court, returning to collaborative process, … Read more