During my many years in family law practice, I've found the difficult process of divorce often helps good parents become extraordinary ones. As a parent considers family priorities and the needs of their children, they gain insight into their values and goals. One of...
What Makes a Stable Home for Children During and After Divorce? When a divorce happens, disruption occurs. That fact is indisputable. And if you have children, the stress multiplies, but what matters is how each family copes. When children are involved, parents need...
During and after divorce, the primary focus should be the needs and emotional well-being of the children involved. This means safeguarding their routine, establishing open channels of communication with both parents, and ensuring stability in their lives. Learn more...
Navigating divorce and custody disputes can be challenging, but the key focus should always be the well-being and happiness of your children. This infographic highlights some important parenting considerations that will significantly impact your kids post-divorce. Our...
"What is good parenting?" If you have children, I bet you've asked this question. And if you are a parent facing divorce and uncomfortable decisions about physical custody, visitation, and financial support, the question of who is the better parent often comes up....
As an established family law firm, we've learned that effective co-parenting, not conflict, helps children thrive during a divorce. It's all about envisioning a future where you work together as parents, despite the end of your romantic relationship. Adapting to your...
I’ve been an attorney for over thirty years, spending most of that time in family law. I know that the present can seem overwhelming when couples are going through a divorce. But right now, if you’re a parent, I want you to stop and time travel into the future—10, 20...
Mediation is a required step in nearly every family law matter, and for good reason. Most family law cases are resolved through mediation and dispute resolution efforts, rather than at a final trial. The evidence is clear—when...
One of the most burning questions clients have when they are going through divorce is whether they will receive or pay post-divorce maintenance (“alimony”). I have already shared the importance of understanding your post-divorce budget while you are going through...
I know I’m not the only one who has had a difficult month. I have been suffering from a serious eye infection all of October. I have a chronic issue in my left eye – my left eye is bad. The underlying medical issues that cause my left eye to erupt from the inside are...
In Judaism, it is the start of a new year. And fall always feels like a new start, after the oppressive heat of summer has passed. But here we remain locked away and cautious with days that don’t seem much different than the next. The newness of stay-at-home has worn...
It is a mistake to think having your day in Court will get you what you want. Your best bet is to negotiate a settlement, because the Court cannot and will not take the time necessary to really understand the details of your family or property. Most likely, a Court's...