With Thanksgiving weekend over, many newly-divorced couples—or, alternately, couples that are considering a divorce—are reflecting over, and getting concerned about, the holiday season, and the gatherings planned that feel like they could be tense and emotional. Thanksgiving and the month or so that follows it can be stressful for anyone; if you’re unhappy in your…
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The Stress of Divorce
The Stress of Divorce There are many memorable catalysts in life that are joyous: graduations, for example, and the birth of children. Some, in sharp contrast, are, for most people, painful and stressful. Divorce is often near the top of that latter list. For the last few weeks, a tragedy has been in the news…
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The High Profile Divorce of the Moment
For the last couple years, a divorce has been in the news that involves powerful people, high net worth, a vast amount of property, and a complicated settlement. As it's reaching its crescendo, I wanted to share a few thoughts on the most impactful divorce to happen in Europe for many decades: Brexit. Brexit has…
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Some Valentine’s Day Thoughts
With Valentine’s Day coming soon, I wanted to share some thoughts on the holiday, and "love" in general. The conventional version of Valentine’s Day focuses on intense romance: gushing, heart-pounding, knee-weakening love. But, as a long experienced divorce lawyer, I truly know the reality of love and all its complexities. Le Carré defines love as…
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