How to “Win” in a Divorce For most of us, the definition of “winning” is when you end the game with more points than your opponent. In family law – and especially in divorce – this definition does not apply. If you want to “win” then you must take a different approach and wipe away…
Understanding Child Custody Cases, with Adam Burrows Divorce may refer to the dissolution of a marriage, but in many cases, it also marks the division of a family. For spouses with children, navigating this transition can be the most emotional part of the divorce process. Reaching a child custody agreement can be a particularly tumultuous…
Divorce and Children: How to Help Your Kids Through This Transition, with Jessica Burrows Divorce doesn’t just affect the two parties involved – the individuals’ families and friends must also deal with the stress, confusion, and changes that come with spousal separation. This is even more true for the children of divorcing parents. When two…
Everything You Need to Know About High Net Worth Divorce Divorce is difficult for anyone. No matter your situation, dissolving a marriage can be a challenging and painful process. That being said, high net worth divorces can be even more complex. When more assets and income are involved, the process can quickly become tricky to…
What to Know About Estate Planning When You’re Single Estate planning can seem like a simple process when you have a clear idea of who your beneficiaries and representatives will be. However, what if you don’t? In many cases, individuals choose close family members to be the recipients of their estate and decide on…
Why Estate Planning Should Be at the Top of Your Resolutions List Another year is coming to an end, and another is about to begin. So, now that 2020 is just around the corner, what resolutions are you going to make? Making New Year’s resolutions is a time-honored tradition that exists all around the…
5 Healthy Communication Tips for Divorced Parents After a divorce, communicating with your ex-spouse can be troublesome and strenuous. The ways you used to communicate with one another may no longer be constructive now that your relationship has undergone a significant change. Dismissing this fact is not an effective (or healthy) route to take…
4 Estate Planning Points Baby Boomers Can’t Afford to Forget The loss of a loved one at any age can be a trying time. As family members mourn, issues of inheritance, probate and relative distributions can make one sweat. If you are part of the Baby Boomer generation – born between 1946 and 1964…
5 Common Mistakes When Going Through a Divorce Going through a divorce or separation is stressful for a myriad of reasons. No one is exactly at their best when they are going through it. All too often one’s judgment is clouded by their emotions, prompting quick reactions. Common, costly mistakes can be made throughout…
Understanding the Process of a Restraining Order and How It Can Affect You We’ve seen plenty of movies and television shows depict individuals who are threatened with restraining orders. It happens so often (even in comedies) that you can’t help but wonder if the characters truly understand the ramifications or the basic concept of…