Multiple studies and respected authors agree – divorce is one of the most stressful life events any person can experience. After 34 years of practice in the family law field, I have represented many ...

Most family lawyers require a retainer up-front in the thousands of dollars, and an hourly rate of $200 to $1,000 per hour.

Divorce is often portrayed in movies as a quick signature on a paper, but real life tells a much different story. According ...

Q: We are going our separate ways. We both agree, so it probably will not get out of hand. But are there certain pitfalls we should look out for? I am not talking about impact on kids (we have none) ...

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Tim (not his real name) and his live-in girlfriend come to meet me. Jamie wants to get married, “We’ve been living together for five years and it’s time!” she says. “I have been more than patient, but ...

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