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…
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What makes a Happy Marriage?
Evidently, the key to a happy marriage is to be a bit selfish. So says a recent article in the New York Times entitled “The Happy Marriage is the ‘Me’ Marriage.” According to the author, couples in lasting marriages are effective at communicating what they want to their spouse and by doing so are able…
Tips to make your divorce easier
Last week the Raleigh News and Observer ran a story entitled “4 tips to make your divorce easier for your divorce attorney and yourself.” Those tips included telling your lawyer the truth, get help from a therapist if you need it, listen to your attorney’s advice, and organize your documents before you give them to…
Learning How to Be Alone
One of the scariest things about separating from your spouse is the thought of being alone. This is especially difficult for people that have been married a long time. Here is a nice video that talks about how to feel comfortable being alone. Thanks to Lee Rosen for originally sharing this video with me…
Bankruptcy and Divorce – Thoughts to Consider
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…
Collaborative Divorce is catching on…
For those of you who are still all “doom and gloom” on collaborative divorce, here is yet another article talking about the benefits of the process. If you are thinking about a divorce or separation, you should start considering a collaborative divorce, especially if you have children…
12 Signs you might be headed for Divorce
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…
Common QDRO Questions and Answers
QDRO’s are a source of lots of confusion for clients (as well as many attorneys). Here are some answers to questions I get on a pretty regular basis: What is a QDRO? A QDRO is short for “Qualified Domestic Relations Order”. It is a court order that is usually signed by both parties (making it…
Divorce and kids around the holidays… Ugh…
The Holidays are hard enough for those of us that aren’t divorced. Figuring out which relatives you are going to see when, packing the car, getting the dogs to the kennel, coordinating the cat sitter, driving across the country to visit family…. and the list goes on and on. And I’m not divorced. It’s enough…
Spouse left with the kids and the money – what can I do?
This is an all-to-common question, and although I have answered it several times in my “Ask a Lawyer” section, I thought I would answer it again here. The answer to this question depends, unfortunately, on the financial circumstances of the person asking it. If you have a good job, the money issue may not be…
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