When the paperwork is signed and the legal process is over, many people feel an unexpected wave of emotion. There’s relief, maybe even a sense of accomplishment, but there’s also grief, exhaustion, and sometimes fear about what comes next. The day after divorce is not just the end of a legal chapter, it’s the start...
In family law, I hear a lot of the same worries and assumptions from clients. Divorce is an emotional time, and it is easy to fall into beliefs shaped by TV shows, social media, or stories from friends. But holding onto the wrong ideas can make an already hard process even harder. Here are three...
In the middle of a divorce or custody case, it’s easy for parents to get swept up in court dates, legal terms, and paperwork. But what’s often lost in all of it is the most important voice of all, the child’s. Over the years, I’ve sat across from parents who want the best for their...