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
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
In response to my most recent blog post, I’ve received some questions about what taking my family law practice 100% Collaborative means for the remainder of my practice… Here are some of the questions I’ve received and my responses: Does this mean that you’ll only do collaborative divorces? Actually, No. It only means that I … Read more
I’m just trying to picture the look on my wife’s face if she found out that I went an purchased divorce insurance… it wouldn’t be good, that’s for sure. But behold, there is now such a thing – insurance that gives you a payout if your marriage fails. Ironically enough, the product was dreamed up … Read more
Many people still don’t understand exactly how collaborative divorce works – here is a brief rundown of the process. Both parties start by selecting a collaborative lawyer to assist them in their case. This is probably the most important step, and one that many people fail to get past. The key here is that both … 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
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
So you’ve decided to separate from your spouse, but you’re not sure how you can afford to pay for two households on the money that you and your spouse currently make. Here are some ideas for how to be more frugal, but still live comfortably… (Thanks to the Maine Divorce Law Blog for giving me … Read more