Attorneys handle much of the interaction with the judge and other parties in the courtroom. Nonetheless, Petitioners and Respondents serve their best interests if they show up for hearings before a judge. Even if the client says nothing, their presence illustrates how...
Month: February 2020
Telling people about a divorce is complicated
The most challenging part of announcing one’s divorce maybe breaking the news to the children. It will take patience, understanding and empathy as they process the news. Conversely, the soon-to-be-divorced husband or wife should ideally get some of that...
Custody issues focus on the child’s best interests
When parents battle for custody of their children, it can quickly turn ugly. It is common for parents to lose sight of the best interests of the children when fighting to achieve their own ends. If you are dreading an upcoming custody hearing, you certainly want every...
Handling an ex who badmouths is difficult
It is natural for ex-spouses to become frustrated with their former-partner occasionally. It could be their parenting choices, chronic tardiness, or an on-going issue that contributed to the divorce in the first place. But unfortunately, some will continue to go out...
The fate of your small business during divorce
Before you got married, it may have occurred to you to look into the benefits of a prenuptial agreement to protect your family-owned business from the consequences of a potential divorce. Whether you postponed the idea or dismissed it altogether, you may now be...
Man seeks sword duel to settle divorce
Some who go through the JOY of Divorce find the experience of negotiating a fair and equitable settlement to be unsatisfying. Claiming he had been "destroyed legally" in divorce court, David Ostrom of Iowa came up with a solution to divorce negotiations that seems...