This is a question many separated or divorced parents face as they move from partners and parents to solely parents. Separation and divorce can really bring out the worst in people and then you add on the stress of the unknown and the emotional turmoil divorce and...
Family Law
The Artifice of Artificial Intelligence
Considering its sudden appearance in the media, you might think that ChatGPT and other such Artificial Intelligence software is brand new, just emerging, about to inch forward into our lives. You wouldn’t be wrong but you also wouldn’t be right. In the field of law AI...
When divorcing, make sure your separation is “bona fide”
Divorce is stressful. Some divorces are more stressful than others, but at its core every divorce represents a fundamental change in the relationship of at least two people. While this change can benefit everyone involved, change itself can be hard to come to grips...
So, what’s next? | Understanding the steps in your divorce case
You’ve hired an attorney. You have filed for divorce. The complaint has been reviewed and filed with the court or you’ve approved the answer and counterclaim. The divorce process has legally started. You reflect on the path that led you here and try to imagine what...
Take Control of Your Destiny
“You control your destiny—you don’t need magic to do it. And there are no magical shortcuts to solving your problems.” – Merida, Brave I recently turned on the Disney flick to serve as background noise as I cleaned my apartment; however, very little cleaning was...
Ted Lasso and family law
Who is Ted Lasso? When Ted Lasso first premiered, the loveable coach traveled to England with his best buddy and assistant coach, wearing a wedding band but with no family in sight. Over the past three seasons, we have been introduced to Ted’s wife and son and the...
Honey, Where Did All the Money Go?
The traditional wedding vow in western weddings goes along the lines of, “I take you to be my wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until parted by...
Milestones
I was recently talking with a friend in another state who had to hire a bankruptcy attorney. Being a lawyer himself, he started with a former classmate of his from 21 years ago. After meeting with her, he did some independent research of his own and discovered that...
Lessons in Long-Term Monogamy – Vanderpump Rules
For two months now, the internet has been gripped with news that Tom Sandoval, Bravo TV personality and Vanderpump Rules veteran cast mate, cheated on his long time girlfriend Ariana Madix... with her best friend and fellow cast mate Raquel. In brief description: the...
The Importance of Kindness
“My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness. Continue to allow humor to lighten the burden of your tender heart.” Maya Angelou Late spring is a very busy time for family law lawyers as...