Divorcing a Narcissist
I was surprised the first time a new client asked me, “Do you have experience dealing with narcissists?” I didn't expect the term to be in general usage by lay people. For [...]
I was surprised the first time a new client asked me, “Do you have experience dealing with narcissists?” I didn't expect the term to be in general usage by lay people. For [...]
The Modern Divorce, a blog series, looks at all aspects and considerations of the Collaborative Divorce Process. This is the second post of a multi-part series. There’s an old saying that goes: [...]
Because there are so many painful feelings integral to the process of getting a divorce — anger, shame and grief to name a few — it can be a challenge to focus [...]
So, you’ve tried to resolve the issues in your divorce through a settlement process, but it has now become clear that is not going to be possible, and that you must litigate. [...]
During an initial call, a prospective client tells me, “My husband is very powerful and well-connected; I'm afraid that he'll outsmart my lawyer. I need a pit bull to fight for me [...]
The financial issues in divorce fall along a continuum from simple to complex. High-asset divorces, where the parties’ holdings may include complicated assets such as closely-held business interests, stock options, stock voting [...]
1. As in everything we do in this area of the law, PREPARATION is the most important element of a successful divorce negotiation. This means that you must try to have all [...]
Washington, DC, is a town of successful and influential people; however, as with many other aspects of life, exterior success doesn't necessarily correlate with marital wellbeing at home. Women may struggle with [...]
Each couple develops their own set of roles within their relationship, particularly in a long-term marriage. A dynamic that worked well for spouses while they were an intact couple, however, may become [...]
Netflix’s Marriage Story provides a disturbing and heartbreaking portrait of the divorce process, and of divorce attorneys in particular. (Spoiler alert: This blog discusses key elements of the film.) Divorce Lawyers Without [...]