Recent Blog Posts
When Relationships Go Bankrupt, the Obligations Do Not
Few things are as certain in life as the reality that divorces are not only emotionally draining, but financially exhausting as well. Similarly, few couples make it through a divorce without some financial hardships. Even if just a minor reduction in credit score or the loss of equity in a vehicle, divorce hurts the… Read More »
Schism and Skew: Common Marital Disasters
In every marriage, there comes a time when both people must face certain positive and negative aspects of their relationship. Excluding perhaps an incredibly limited minority of individuals, nobody makes it through life without changing or hitting bumps along the way. Marriage is tough. But when do those bumps become blocks? Divorce lawyers commonly… Read More »
Prison Nurseries: A Controversial Measure to Protect a Mother’s Rights
Every year, thousands of incarcerated mothers enter the prison system already pregnant. Many are youthful offenders or are serving short terms for minor crimes. Nevertheless, they are forced to suffer what many would call the harshest punishment a mother can endure: having her child taken away moments after birth. Lawyers and their clients have… Read More »
Social Media: What Every Client Should Know During a Divorce
Research suggests that Facebook is mentioned in nearly 90% of all divorces. Some sources suggest the number is closer to a third or 40%. Either way, the fact is that Facebook and other social media sites are quickly becoming a centerpiece in divorces and child custody or support cases. In an increasingly online society,… Read More »
Diamonds are Forever; Marriage Not So Much
While we have all become quite accustomed to hearing about divorce, people tend to flinch when we talk about a recent phenomenon known as “gray divorce,” or divorces between older adults. No one likes to think about the end of a marriage, much less the end of a long marriage. However, research shows that… Read More »