For many people, the scariest part of getting a divorce is having to walk into court and appear before a judge. But did you know that there is a way to obtain a divorce without ever stepping foot in a courtroom? It’s true. When I began practicing law, it was...
Do you know that? — In Kentucky, It is illegal to marry the same person four times. In Wichita, Kansas a man’s mistreatment of his mother-in-law is not grounds for a divorce. In Delaware, a marriage can be annulled if it was entered into on a dare. Under the...
I attended a settlement meeting yesterday. The clients and their attorneys met for an hour and made a good faith effort to resolve their family law dispute but were unable to bridge the gap. In the parking lot, on the way out, the former spouses began to talk once...
Divorce is a life-changing experience. Anyone who has been through the experience will agree. But although it is certainly difficult, it doesn’t have to be devastating. With a positive attitude and good coping strategies, you can survive the transition and...
It is not at all surprising that when one spouse files for a divorce, the other sometimes continues to hold out hope for a reconciliation, believing that the marriage is not irretrievably broken. But what may surprise you is that Arizona law gives that person an...
It takes courage. Making it through the holidays can be stressful for any family. But for newly divorced couples or those who are in the midst of a divorce, it can feel almost traumatic. The thought of not having your children throughout Christmas, or of being alone...
