Divorce has many causes. Yet the majority of my clients’ marriages seem to have failed for three reasons: A struggle for control, disputes over money or alcohol/drug addiction, or a combination thereof. Identifying the emotional sticky points is often key to successful legal negotiations. By control, I mean there is a power struggle in the relationship, typically…
Read MoreOver the years, I’ve noticed some plaintiffs or defendants come across with more legitimacy in the courtroom than others. Judges, of course, are trained to listen to the facts and apply the law. But they are also human, and so can read a thousand verbal and nonverbal cues. Sometimes, much may depend on how believable…
Read MoreMediation in divorce can be the simplest way to re-establish communication, stay out of court and preserve privacy. Divorce, like marriage, is what you make of it, and is dependent on factors like compatibility, temperament and personality type. For a spouse who does not want a divorce, resistance may feel the only way to take…
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