Divorce
What to Know Before You Go (see an attorney)
I have found that some people get intimidated by the mere thought of going to a lawyer. Some have bought into the notion that we're all ambulance-chasing leeches who only want your money. However, you may find yourself in need of an attorney one day. There are few...
Why Mediation in a Divorce
Mediation is the opportunity to focus on the future. How you got to the point of conflict is secondary to how you move forward.Webster defines mediation as “intervention between conflicting parties to promote reconciliation, settlement or compromise.” A mediator is a...
Parental Alienation
In my 18+ years of practicing law, I have never seen parental alienation as prevalent as it has been over the last 2 years.Parental alienation is basically when one parent attempts to turn the children against the other parent. This is accomplished through various...
Conflict resolution without lawyers
We live in a litigious society. As an attorney, that's good for business. However, litigation has never been a preferred way to handle conflicts. Sometimes it's absolutely necessary, others times it's not. There have been many clients whom I've counseled and advised...
Fathers: The Divorce/Custody Catch-22
I've represented a lot of men in custody and divorce cases. Fathers often want (and deserve) sole or joint custody of their children. A problem arises, though, if they've been the primary breadwinner, allowing the mother to stay at home with the children. There are...
