Yesterday we began our belated homage to the late Judith Wallerstein, one of America’s most influential psychologists. Wallerstein passed away June 18th earlier this year in Piedmont, California, which regrettably went unnoticed by our blog. Part l of our blog series introduced Judith Wallerstein with a mini-biography, a recap of…
Earlier this year on June 18th, 2012, Judith Wallerstein passed away at the age of 90. For the majority of readers who probably don’t know who Judith Wallerstein was (admittedly, I didn’t before this morning), let us oblige: Judith Wallerstein was a prominent psychologist who focused on the impact of…
Thinking about getting divorced? Years ago this process of decision making and division would take you through law offices and face to face time with multiple divorce attorneys. His and Hers settlements were tedious and expensive. States have different laws, and some laws are always evolving (like child custody, child…
Family Court, and the laws that are upheld within its walls, are forever changing to benefit the best interest of children and to aid in smooth transition and dissolution of marriage. Alimony is one of the areas in which family law is forever changing the most. With so many of…
We have all heard the horror stories that sometime accompany the divorce process. Bickering, revenge, and downright hatred can sometimes be found where once there was proclaimed love. Just when we think we have heard it all, another tale surfaces from the abyss of the never ending stream of crazy…
It’s that awkward time of year when the Halloween decorations have been taken down and people are itching to put up their Christmas decorations. The only thing stopping the impending onslaught of red velvet and wreaths is Thanksgiving. Indeed, Turkey Time is almost upon us; do you have your list…
When we think of divorce we think of a split, break, or schism in the natural order of the marriage and family. This civil liberty granted to couples serves as an exit strategy to what we deem an internal war with no end. Many surface signs of a divorce can…
We have all heard the term “life lessons,” which are usually attributed to something we need to experience to get the necessary knowledge out of a particular situation. The very definition of experience tells us that we can’t prearrange for ourselves to learn it; it has to happen to us.…
Managing your divorce process can be an all encompassing ordeal. Battling a spouse, finances, kids, and keeping up with the regularly scheduled program that is the rest of your life can drain you of patience and will power. Many parents going through a divorce, whether it is nasty or not,…
One of the many issues that arises often during the divorce process is spousal support, also known as alimony or maintenance. Particularly in cases where one spouse makes a significantly larger amount each year, the spousal support can become a high point of discussion. Many who apply for support want…