There’s no denying that Divorce is an overwhelming process. Whether you are just starting to think about a divorce or are nearing the end of the process, you know that it is something that nobody wants to go through. You have so many different things to consider, including who will get the kids, how to … Read more
I feel the need to send an apology to my readers and come clean. I’ve been lazy. I just checked my website/blog and realized that I haven’t posted since last July. That’s unacceptable and just shouldn’t happen. Not that I should use my infant daughter as an excuse, but… There have been lots of developments … Read more
I’ve been noticing a trend lately in the divorce realm. Although my practice is based in Cary, North Carolina, I strongly suspect that this trend is not unique to my family law practice. More and more clients are coming to me for an their initial divorce assessment, taking the information I give them to go … Read more
One of the things that we as lawyers often forget is that we can be intimidating. One of the first things I tell clients who come to visit with me for the first time is that they have nothing to be afraid of. I pride myself in not trying to pull one over on a … Read more
It’s no secret that one of the biggest things that couples fight about is money. And in these tough economic times, it doesn’t take a whole lot to push a couple over the edge… from a financial standpoint. In certain situations, bankruptcy may be a viable option for you. If you are considering filing for … Read more
This morning I found a list of 12 signs on MSN that indicate you might be headed for divorce… One spouse has acknowledged the problems in the marriage, and the other isn’t doing anything to help fix those problems; You aren’t spending any time with your spouse, and are actually happier when you are not … Read more
Yesterday I conducted a collaborative divorce conference at the Separating Together offices in Raleigh. What began as an extremely emotional, divisive, and potentially explosive divorce, is now beginning to steer its way towards final resolution. This would have been one of those cases where a typical litigation attorney would have proclaimed loudly, “collaborative divorce will … Read more
One of my biggest pet-peeves is when another lawyer tells me that Collaborative Divorce won’t work. Don’t tell that to Cat J. Zavis. Cat presented a seminar that I attended this past week on how Non-Violent Communication can help resolve Family Law Cases, including Collaborative Divorces. The seminar was organized by Mark Springfield, a fellow … Read more