When same-sex marriage became legal, same-sex divorce also became legal. Divorce among same-sex couples is lower than the average but that is mainly because LGBTQ couples in long-term relationships were the first to marry when same-sex marriage was legalized. As
Divorcing couples who have high-assets – a high net worth divorce – are exposed to considerable risk if they litigate their divorce. Divorce proceedings are part of the public record: that means observers, including the press, are allowed in the
We loiter in winter when it is already spring.
– Henry David Thoreau
Navigating a divorce is not easy and I’m not going to try and convince you otherwise. But I will tell you that where you choose to place
In our last blog post, we explained what each member of the collaborative divorce team does, However, because collaborative divorce is relatively new when compared to traditional, litigated divorce and mediation, there are some misconceptions and myths about how
Many people who are familiar with traditional divorce may not understand when you say you are considering a collaborative divorce. One aspect of the process that sets it apart from others is the fact that it enlists a team of specialized
If you’re considering divorce, one of your many decisions will be what kind of divorce is best for you. There are three main types of divorce:
CollaborationCollaborative divorce helps divorcing couples come to a mutually agreed upon, negotiated settlement without
Recent headlines in newspapers, magazines and on television proclaim that millennials are causing lower divorce rates than previous generations, in large part because of what they have seen in their own parents’ divorces and how divorce has traditionally been portrayed
A divorce coach is often a vital, but perhaps lesser known, member of the team you will be putting together as you move forward with your divorce. I recommend divorce coaches in all my cases because they help my clients
You made me promises promisesYou knew you’d never keepPromises promisesWhy do I believe?
– lyrics from Promises, Promises by Naked Eye
When a couple first decides to divorce, before the mediator or lawyers are hired, well-intentioned promises are often exchanged:
Over the past few years, my law and mediation practice has seen a significant increase in requests for prenuptial agreements. A recent New York Times article The Rise of the Millennial Prenup cites the following contributing factors for the increase:
