When a divorce becomes inevitable, you may be asking yourself a lot of hard-to-answer questions: Was I at fault for the collapse of my marriage? What will my kids, family and friends think of me now? Will people assume I am a bad person because my spouse wanted to...
Mediating Conflict,
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Year: 2022
Creating a parenting plan for the upcoming spring break
With spring break typically arriving in March for many schools, divorced parents may scramble on the logistics of any potential trips and, more importantly, parenting time. In some cases, the spring break parenting time issue is addressed in the divorce agreement. For...
What I Would Have Done Differently In My Family Law Case
In today's episode, I talk with a former client about what he would have done differently in his family law case knowing what he knows now.
3 common parenting issues you should plan for during divorce
When you get a divorce as a parent, you probably anticipate at least a few parenting issues to arise in the wake of your divorce. Many parents expect their kids to cry often or act out in frustration. While it is wise to expect a few problems as your children adjust,...
Are Fathers At A Disadvantage During A Divorce?
If you are a father who is going through a divorce, you may have many concerns that you are already at a disadvantage. Unfortunately, over the years, many families have found that the court system was not favorable to fathers. But there are also many preconceived...
How long does an uncontested divorce take in Washington?
Right after the winter holidays, married couples often assess the state of their relationship with one another. There’s something about a new year that encourages people to re-evaluate their lives and make some hard decisions. When both spouses realize that they are...
Discussing the Role of a Parent Coordinator With Family Law Attorney, Elise Buie – Part 2
In today’s episode I continue my conversation with family law attorney, Elise Buie. We discuss the role of the parenting coordinator and what the difference is between the parenting coordinator and a Guardian ad Litem.
Discussing the Role of Guardian Ad Litem With Family Law Attorney, Elise Buie – Part 1
In today’s episode I talked to family law attorney, Elise Buie, about the role of the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and why someone would need one. Or, why a court appoints a Guardian ad Litem in a family law or divorce case.
How your spouse may be hiding money before your divorce
Navigating through a divorce is rarely a simple process. Asset division, custody agreements, child support, and alimony can be complicated processes that can take weeks or longer to settle. When it comes to the asset division process, you want to be sure you are...
Is divorce in or out of fashion?
However hard you style your look to say “I’m down with the kids,” there is nothing that screams young, free and single quite like being young, free and single. While you cannot change your age, you can change your marital status. According to a report comparing 2021...