No two divorces are ever the same—though, obviously, there are some similarities. Still, women come into our office all the time asking for very different things. One tells us she doesn’t really care about anything, she just wants out. Others tell us, over and over, that they think they should receive astronomical levels of support and all of the retirement, plus full custody and total discretion over when (and if) visitation ever occurs. There are dangers at both ends of the spectrum, and … [Read more...]
Divorce Triage
Most people who come in to our office really just want to be told what they should do next. Their marriage isn’t going very well, and they’re afraid it’s over. Some are sad it’s over; others are just worried about what the next steps will be. They don’t really know what to expect, and they’ve heard horror stories about the divorce process. They’re also afraid about meeting with an attorney. I can understand that. It’s a really big step, and it feels a bit like opening Pandora’s Box. Are you … [Read more...]
