Why Are Divorces More Common in January?
Holidays are usually a very special time for families. It is a time of closeness, gratitude, and giving. Why, then, do google searches for divorces peak in January?
Navigating Thanksgiving After a Divorce
Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away! While some may rejoice at the thought of gathering with extended family and spending the day feeling grateful, social, and stuffed with food, this upcoming holiday can be very difficult for those who are recently divorced. Your first Thanksgiving without your spouse may feel extra lonely, as some traditions the two of you had together are no more. If you are sharing custody of your children, perhaps this is your first Thanksgiving you don’t get to spend fully with your child. You are not alone in your feelings as you navigate the upcoming holiday season.
Why We Need Dogs in Our Law Offices
Choosing a career in the field of law can often mean signing oneself up for chronic stress, depression, and other mental health problems. 25% of female lawyers consider a profession change due to the burnout, mental health outcomes, and stress of the job. Chronic stress is a very common and very dangerous affliction. Stress can kill brain cells, spike cholesterol, blood pressure, unhealthy fat, and even unravel our chromosomes.
Can I Get A Restraining Order For My Child?
Yes. In some cases, you can get a restraining order on behalf of your child. A restraining order is a serious matter that will ensure that the person who the restraining order is against will not be allowed to go anywhere near your child or can contact them in any way.
Does Divorce Revoke a Will?
No, your will is still valid after a divorce. However, any gifts you have left your former spouse in your will will be revoked.
Will Divorce Affect My Citizenship?
It depends on how far along you are in your green card status. If you already have your green card, your divorce will not affect your citizenship. However, if you are in the process of applying for your green card when you get a divorce, your application process will be stopped. This is true even if your I-130 Visa petition has already been approved.
How Does the Divorce Process Work?
Divorce can feel like a scary and confusing process to the average person. Most people will only deal with the divorce process once in their life, if ever. Luckily, divorce lawyers deal with the divorce process every day, so we’re very well-versed on the ins and outs of legally divorcing your spouse.
Should I Accept a Promotion Right Before a Divorce?
I’ve been asked this question before by clients, and it’s an interesting question. People may feel reluctant to accept a big promotion when a divorce is pending or they think they may be getting a divorce soon. If you think you may be on the hook for alimony and child support payments, you may be wondering if it would be better to decline a promotion so your income won’t be higher when you’re going through the divorce proceedings.
How Much Will a Divorce Cost Me?
It depends. No one wants to hear that answer to a question as pressing as anticipated costs for an upcoming divorce. However, there are some factors that can help determine whether you’re looking at a more expensive divorce than you might have expected.
Infidelity… What Does it Mean for Your Divorce?
Infidelity… it’s a scary word for anyone in a monogamous relationship or marriage to hear. 1 out of 5 men have reported that they have cheated on their partner while married (General Social Survey). Uncovering infidelity can be an emotionally devastating experience and oftentimes leads to divorce. The anger and hurt that accompanies finding out your partner broke their marriage vows can leave many people furious and ready to take their partner for all their worth… it’s only fair, right???
Why You Need a Prenuptial Agreement
When Mel Gibson married Robyn Moore in 1980, he was just beginning his rise to fame with his role in Mad Max. The pair split after 26 years of marriage, and it took five years for the pair to finalize their divorce. Gibson’s assets were worth $900 million at the time of divorce, and they had not entered a prenuptial agreement.
Book Recommendation: In the Company of Women
As summer is coming to a close, I have the perfect book for every woman to read to get motivated and inspired as we head into fall! In the Company of Women by Grace Bonney is a New York Times bestseller, and for good reason! This book is a compilation of over 100 stories of successful women in various field- from artists to professors to entrepreneurs. The photography in the book is also beautiful- Don’t you love when a book is as aesthetically pleasant as the words in it??
Luxury Staples Every Woman Should Have!
I’m not going to lie to you… I am a certified shopaholic. I 100% swear by retail therapy, and I am absolutely obsessed with luxury staple items. I love pieces that are a quality investment, not trendy seasonal pieces that will end up hiding in the back of your closet for years before you finally find it again and wonder What was I thinking?? Today, I want to share with you guys some of my favorite luxury pieces that you can be sure will never go out of style!
Signs it Might be Time for a Divorce
So, you’ve found yourself googling if it’s time for a divorce. Whether you’ve been together for three years or thirty, there are some telltale signs that it may be time for a divorce.
Can I get a Restraining Order?
Sometimes, we have to take legal action to protect yourself or your children from an abuser. Learn more about 209A’s and the protections it allows for you or your child.
A Happy, Healthy Divorce… Is it Possible?
Here are the facts: 20% of marriages end in divorce within 5 years, and 48% of marriages end by the 20-year mark. Divorce is never a topic anyone wants to think about, but chances are, if you’re reading this blog, you’re being confronted with this topic.
Who Owns What Friends After a Divorce?
While your divorce attorney will help you divide all your joint assets, time spent with children, and property, there is one thing that cannot be divided up just as neatly: your friends.