Family Law Advisor Blog
Posted April 15, 2019, Published by Kristen A. Algert | Collaborative Law, Divorce
One of the toughest personalities to be married to, or to divorce, is the person who exhibits narcissist qualities. The word narcissist is in the news a lot lately with people frequently using the word loosely to describe anyone who is boastful, arrogant, manipulative, or seems to let emotions control their actions and reactions. Someone… Read More
Posted April 9, 2019, Published by Thomas A. Greenwald | Blogs, Collaborative Law, Divorce
Four of the most frequently asked questions at the beginning of a divorce are: How long will it take to get a divorce? How much will it cost to get a divorce? Do my spouse and I both need to hire attorneys to get a divorce? How do I get started and how do I… Read More
Posted March 18, 2019, Published by Thomas A. Greenwald | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce
Introduction If your divorce involves child custody issues, you may need the assistance of mental health professionals. It is important to understand the differences between the professionals likely to be involved—therapeutic psychologists and forensic psychologists. Although both interact directly with clients, their roles and ethical responsibilities diverge. This article will discuss the different services they… Read More
Posted February 18, 2019, Published by Kristen A. Algert | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Collaborative Law, Divorce
I have been practicing family law since 1991 and have heard hundreds of divorcing spouses say they want to “take the high road” in their divorce. In almost every instance, they were telling the truth. In practice though, many fell short finding it difficult to choose the high road and stay there. Because divorce involves… Read More
Posted February 14, 2019, Published by Kelly Caperton Fischer | Blogs, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Collaborative Law, Divorce
Research shows that what impacts children of divorce the most is not the divorce itself, but rather the prolonged conflict and tension between the parents. The more parents can do to minimize tension and conflict, the better off the entire family will be. It is clear the relationships we witness as children affect our relationships… Read More
Posted January 26, 2019, Published by Aimee M. Pingenot | Blogs, Divorce
Mental health issues can challenge any marriage. The same mental health issues that affected your marriage will probably impact your divorce and the division of your assets. For families with children, each spouse’s mental health history is important to custody decisions. Q. How will a proven history with mental health issues affect what I am… Read More
Posted January 26, 2019, Published by Kathryn J. Murphy | Asset and Wealth Identification & Valuation, Blogs, Property Division
What classifies property as “complex” in a divorce? Complex property matters include marital assets that require a special expertise or effort in addressing them. This may include business valuation issues, characterization and tracing of assets, closely-held business interests, trust matters, employment benefits and tax issues among many others. I’ve heard that divorces with complex property… Read More
Posted January 26, 2019, Published by Curtis Harrison | Blogs, Divorce
Is it possible to get through this divorce with a good outcome, considering I am divorcing someone who might be sociopathic? Yes, although divorcing someone with a personality disorder or a high-conflict personality adds another layer of complexity that should not be ignored. More and more individuals confronting the prospect of divorce are also forced… Read More
Posted January 24, 2019, Published by Thomas A. Greenwald | Asset and Wealth Identification & Valuation, Blogs, Divorce
A high conflict personality is defined as a person with long-standing patterns of behavior and experience that adversely affect the person’s interrelationships with others and ability to function effectively in the world. A high conflict personality type can exist in both complex and simple divorce cases. Divorcing someone with high conflict personality could produce additional… Read More
Posted January 10, 2019, Published by Thomas A. Greenwald | Blogs, Divorce
If you are contemplating filing for divorce, or if have a divorce pending, you may be concerned about how a government shutdown will affect your cashflow and investments. The good news is that the economic impact, overall, is likely to be small. In late 2013, a similar government shutdown, spanning 16 days, trimmed overall… Read More