Divorce

There is an interesting article in Mashable Social Media. It quotes David McCandless’s research as to when people break up according to their status changes on FaceBook. Apparently, Mr. McCandless…

Are you dreading the idea of having to tell your children that their parents are divorcing? Do you want to minimize the pain and confusion for your children? I remember…

Do you remember the day you separated? How did it happen? Was a note left or an email sent to say it’s over? Maybe a text? Maybe it was a…

I just stumbled upon a wonderful new blog jointly authored by two parents sharing joint custody of their children. It is honest, heartfelt, insightful and engaging. The authors are New…

How often has someone said to you “Isn’t it amazing how many people are getting divorced these days? The divorce rate sure is rising!” As a divorce lawyer, I get…

 Hilary Linton is a well-respected mediator, trainer and lawyer in Ontario. She writes a provocative blog about whether there should be a presumption of 50/50 in custody cases. I have…

Psychotherapist, author and speaker, Donna Ferber wrote an excellent blog called “Is There Such a Thing as a Good Divorce?”  I reproduce it in its entirety below:  Imagine a marriage where…

Sudden Divorce Syndrome: If you are shocked that your spouse wants a divorce after many years of marriage, you may be a victim of SDS. Chip Hues and Donna Ferber…

Linda L. Piff, a respected lawyer and blogger in New Jersey, writes in her blog, reproduced below, that Collaborative Practice is far more cost-effective than litigation. Although most family law…

Many people who are separating want to avoid paying legal fees as they feel they cannot afford a lawyer. While it is very understandable that people feel this way, as…

Divorce sucks. It is a catastrophe in the lives of millions. It’s like having a fire rip through your home. The difference between a fire and a divorce is that…

The property division in divorce and separation raises many questions: How is it divided? Do we have to sell the house? Do I have to share my pension? What about…