I recently came across an article entitled “Seven Tips to Help You Get Through a Divorce“, written by Marvin Webster. Although Mr. Webster does not appear to be a family law attorney, his first bit of advice is pretty dead on – to hire and listen to your divorce lawyer. Hiring a divorce lawyer is … Read more
A Texas Court of Appeals has ruled that District Court Judge Tena Callahan had no jurisdiction to divorce a gay couple that was legally married in Massachusetts in 2006. I will put aside the legal argument that this is a clear violation of the equal protection clause for a second, and just reflect on the … Read more
Ok – so you’ve made the smart decision to proceed with a collaborative divorce. You’ve talked to your attorney, your spouse is on board as is their attorney, and you’ve gathered all the documents you need for that first 4-way meeting. Now what? You may be feeling a little nervous, anxious, and perhaps a bit … Read more
In discussing the benefits of Collaborative Divorce, we often talk about how it will help save your relationship with your spouse, cause you less stress and anxiety, be less harmful to the kids, and usually costs less than “old school” litigation. One of the real world examples of this is the case of a family … Read more
I just started another Collaborative Divorce Case yesterday (meaning that we had the first four-way meeting with another attorney and her client). It was another shining example of why Collaborative Divorce is such a great thing for clients that are willing to work with one another to resolve their case with less stress and pain … Read more
The more people/clients I talk to, the more frustrated I become at the heart-wrenching stories of individuals who have been exposed to the “traditional” methods of divorce. By traditional, I mean divorcing couples who seek out attorneys that will “fight for their rights” to make sure they get the best deal in the divorce, even … Read more
I’ve had several cases settle recently that involved kids, and many more that I am working on right now. Because spouses are required to separate for one year before obtaining a divorce in North Carolina, the reality of the situation dictates that many spouses are required to deal with the children’s issues almost right away. … Read more
Yesterday morning I attended a “calendar call” in a domestic relations courtroom in Wake County. This is a scheduled court appearance for every attorney and litigant that has a hearing or trial scheduled in front of that particular judge for the entire week. It is an opportunity for the judge to call each case and … Read more