Do I Really Have to Get a Divorce?

Apr 5, 2016

When thinking or talking about getting a divorce, it is very easy to fall into the cycle of who’s right, who’s wrong, what’s fair, what’s not fair and who’s to blame.  Yet, such judgments and score keeping are more of a distraction than a help.  What you most need is...

What Happens to My Inheritance in a Divorce?

Jul 21, 2015

The simple answer is the inheritance belongs to the person who inherits it.  It is their separate property.  However, as with most things, this question is not as simple as it may seem.  Often inheritance comes in one form, say money, and is later used to purchase...

The Positive Outcomes of Divorce

Apr 11, 2015

For many, the word “divorce” conjures up negative thoughts and impressions. We gasp: “what about the kids? I thought they were happy? There go the holidays.” No one wants to be part of those statistics, but many of us are or will be. So, how do we surpass the social...

Defusing Tension Around Money Talk

Jan 6, 2015

Money is a sensitive topic for many couples, and often is a cause of conflict in marriage. The subject of money remains taboo in social conversation, and people have different values or relationships to money. Even happy couples may find negotiating on this subject...