Things To Consider Before Filing For Divorce
If you are reading this article, you probably have a long list of reasons to divorce. They are all perfectly valid reasons; but, this article is suggesting that you press pause to thoughtfully consider the following questions: Am I ready to end my marriage? What does life look like if…
Co-Parenting With a Difficult Ex
In jurisdictions where joint legal custody is the norm, co-parenting can be a constant struggle. You hope that you will be able to resolve things without fighting but the threat is ever present when you have a difficult parent who wants to be contrary. And remember, you divorced for good…
Preparing To Move Out When You Don’t Have The Money
The first step is establishing a budget when you are preparing to move out. It sometimes seems impossible to figure it all out but you can do it. The first question is where will you live? Do you have someone you can stay with? Parents, relatives, friends? You don’t want…
Things to Ask Yourself Before Introducing Your Child to Your New Dating Partner
Dating after divorce can be complicated, particularly when you have children, it can have a long lasting emotional impact. If you have a new romantic partner and aren’t sure how to introduce the person to your kids, here are some important questions you should ask yourself first. Can I Date…
The Complicated Uncontested
You may think, in the course of a contemplating a divorce, that it’s going to be far easier to have an uncontested divorce. A client comes into my office, and they want an uncontested divorce. I ask them, “Are they going to agree?”. Most of the time, they aren’t sure…
Divorce is not a Slasher Movie
Today I was described as cut-throat. Last week, someone told me the opposing side was “terrified of me”. One of my clients told me his wife was angry because I was “out to get her”. Is it a 24-hour Halloween marathon? Do I look like the boogeyman? I’m getting frustrated…
Divorce Misconceptions: Separation
In my time as a family law attorney, I have found several misconceptions that are held by the general public regarding divorce. One such misconception involves the topic of Separation. “We have to get a separation before a divorce, right?” “I’m not married anymore because we separated.” “We are going to counseling,…
Social Media and Your Divorce
I don’t know why this is so hard for people to grasp, but your social media CAN be used against you in a trial. Despite privacy settings, it’s very possible that your posting is going to be accessible. If it’s accessible then it can be used in litigation. I’ve seen…
Divorce Misconceptions: Abandonment
I cannot tell you the number of times I have been asked this question in some iteration; “He moved out of the house, that means I can get him for abandonment, right?” or “I can’t move out because that would be abandonment.” Somehow, some way, this idea has entered the…
What’s the Cost of Getting Divorced?
At Leigh Daniel Family Law in Huntsville, Alabama, if it’s a simple short-term marriage with no kids and no assets, the cost starts at $1,500.00 plus court costs. Court costs vary depending on the court. This is what I consider a cheap divorce. When I was divorced in 1991, it…
