Secrets to a Happy Marriage – Part One
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, my friend, Ben Stevens, has posted the first in a series of posts on the secrets to a happy marriage. The series promises to cut right to the heart of the issues that...
View ArticleWhat to ask before you say “I Do”
A new survey asked a sample of 1,000 adults what issues a person should discuss with their prospective spouse before they marry. Here are the results and brief commentary about the survey.
View ArticleWhat I Wish I’d Known Before I Got Divorced
Here is a link to a very good article at Christianity Today titled What I Wish I’d Known Before I Got Divorced. More of my clients and/or their spouses need to know this before they decide to go...
View ArticleThe Art of Listening
My friend and fellow divorce lawyer, Ben Stevens of the South Carolina Family Law Blog, pointed this article out to me. It is an article titled On Listening and Other Rare, Exotic Habits by Hans and...
View ArticleHealthy Marriage Initiative
I recently came across the website for The Healthy Marriage Initiative. The site states that their mission statement is To help couples, who have chosen marriage for themselves, gain greater access to...
View ArticleDating after your divorce
I came across this story today in which men and women who had gone through a divorce reveal some of the lessons they have learned about dating after divorce. I thought some of the readers of my Alabama...
View ArticleCompulsive Shopping & Divorce
Compulsive shopping is a serious affliction that has an effect upon thousands and can lead to serious problems including divorce. Someone recently brought an article to my attention on this subject...
View ArticleWomen, Money & Divorce
I recently came across an article in the internet by Samantha Change, the Executive Editor of theimproper.com. The article discussed the financial hardship that women in particular have as a result of...
View ArticleIllegal Wiretapping in Hollywood Divorces
I recently came across a story in the International Herald Tribune story which described how an ex-wife of health company mogul, Mark Hughes, testified that she hired Anthony Pellicano, a private...
View ArticleDivorce in the Military
According to a report from the Pentagon, the rate of divorce among members of the armed forces held steady in 2007, at 3.3 percent. Considering that marriages can be under considerable stress due to...
View ArticleProtect your credit in the event of divorce
If you are facing divorce this, you need to take care to protect your credit. Most people don’t know that court decrees assigning payment responsibilities for joint loans are not honored by lenders....
View ArticleOnline game causes divorce!
World of Warcraft is a best-selling online role-playing game. It boasts over ten million subscribers; however it has apparently also left an increasing number of real life casualties in its wake,...
View ArticleDiscovering Hidden Assets
In your divorce case, you may hear your lawyer talk about the “discovery process.” Discovery is essentially the legal process by which lawyers can obtain information necessary for your case (such as...
View Article5 Common Financial Mistakes in Divorce
I recently came across this article from the USA Today which set out Five Common Financial Mistakes Made in Divorce. Here is a summary of their points: 1. Trying to keep the house no matter the costs....
View ArticleThe Importance of Secure Communication During Divorce
Whenever you are going through divorce, it is important to maintain secure lines of communication with your lawyer. This is especially important in the early stages of representation, when you may not...
View ArticleObservations of a Divorce Lawyer
I recently found this article at the Georgia Family Law Blog. Its an insightful look at divorce from the perspective of a seasoned divorce lawyer. Here it is in its entirety: 1. What behavior of...
View ArticleBooks for Divorced Dads
The Oklahoma Family Law Blog recently wrote an article in honor of father’s day that contained some Must Read Books for Divorced Dads. With a tip of the hat to Dan Nunley, the author of the article,...
View ArticleChecklist of Divorce Issues
I’ve just discovered Stephen Worrall’s Georgia Family Law Blog. Its a very good blog with a lot of great content, and its not all specific to the state of Georgia, so check it out. Here is a post he...
View ArticleLove is grand; divorce is twenty grand
Today we will deviate from our normal protocol of posting practical divorce and family law information and instead report on a news story related to a recent divorce in Chicago. The rather crass title...
View ArticlePreparing for a Divorce: Step 1 – Find a Wise Guide
This post will be the first in a series that addresses the steps to take when it becomes apparent that a divorce may be imminent. Understand that I am not encouraging divorce. I am, however,...
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