Confucius, or some other wise person, once wrote, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” So, too, does the divorce process start with the first step. If the decision has been made to divorce, but you find that other responsibilities, or the emotional sensitivity of the process, have interfered with getting [...]
...read moreToday’s retirement plans have become quite valuable and often times are one of the most valuable assets that a family owns. Many employers offer retirement plans as compensation that is earned now, but not received until termination of employment or eligible retirement age.
Family law generally requires that the assets accumulated during the marriage be [...]
(by Bill Woodcock, Attorney)
Most people, including attorneys, believe that Family Law Judges will always make legal rulings consistent with the law and with common sense. Not so! Even experienced Family Law Judges sometimes make legal rulings that can literally ruin lives.
I believe that sometimes this occurs out of ignorance, and sometimes because the Judge believes [...]
(by Charma Pipersky, Attorney)
When you decide it’s time to file for a divorce, tax consequences are probably the last thing on your mind. This makes it too easy for you to miss serving your Petition in time to get a final judgment of divorce entered by December 31. And for many couples, being able to [...]
(adapted from Practical Divorce Solutions by Ed Sherman)
Reducing conflict never means that you have to compromise your rights or self-respect. It can be hard work, but making the effort can help you a great deal, personally, whether or not it reaches your spouse or gets you an agreement. Those are by-products; the real benefit is [...]
(adapted from Practical Divorce Solutions by Ed Sherman)
Healing starts with a lot of very little changes in your daily habits. If you take charge of the little things, the big ones will soon fall in line. You must see it as a triumph when you learn to do for yourself the little things that you [...]
(adapted from Practical Divorce Solutions by Ed Sherman)
Experience and academic studies have helped us identify the basic elements of a successful divorce. “Successful,” as used here, means completing the process of emotional separation, reaching a new center of balance as a single person, maintaining the welfare of your children, and establishing healthy attitudes toward yourself, [...]
