It's not shocking that pro-athlete divorces are at a much higher rate than the national average. The marriages of professional athletes suffer under a unique set of stressors. Those at the height of their careers can bring in staggering amounts of wealth from generous...
Divorce
Building a Strong Case: The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Divorce Proceedings
In divorce cases where a spouse has a diagnosed or suspected mental illness, that fact can impact property division, spousal support, and child custody. Yet often in divorce, parties are quick to say that their ex is “crazy,” incapable of taking care of themselves,...
Cluster B Personality Disorders and Divorce
Maintaining a healthy relationship with someone who has a distorted view of themselves, unrealistic expectations of others, and no regard for anyone else’s feelings is nearly impossible. If you are exhausted by trying to cater to your spouse’s erratic behavior,...
Contentious Divorce
Every divorce represents a decision by one or both partners that the marriage can’t be saved, and that realization can carry guilt, shame, or anger with it. Sometimes, couples can put these feelings aside and politely work through dividing their assets and negotiating...
Divorcing a Narcissist
Acknowledging the end of a marriage and seeking divorce is never easy, but in the best of cases, it can be a mutual decision pursued with mutual respect and calm on both sides. However, when dealing with a narcissist, divorce is sure to be contentious, bringing out...
Protecting Your Business In A Divorce In The State Of California
When entrepreneurs divorce, the businesses they have created and grown create layers of complexity that other divorces will likely not have. In this article, we will address primary concerns business owners have and how you can protect your business in a divorce....
Co-Parenting in the Digital Age: Navigating Family Law in the Era of Social Media
Social media is an ubiquitous part of daily life for most people, so much so that they may not give a second thought to the photos and status updates they post online for friends, family, or the public to view. For divorcing parents, however, social media can become a...
Using Forensic Accountants In Divorce Financial Investigations
A Forensic accountant in a divorce proceeding plays a critical role. The division of marital assets and liabilities is often one of the greatest sources of tension in a divorce proceeding. Much of that tension can be relieved if both spouses had equal access to joint...
Divorce Risk Factors: Relationship Red Flags
No divorce occurs overnight but what are the warning signs of divorce? Even if a crisis event seems responsible for triggering the divorce, for instance, one spouse's infidelity, it is unlikely that the event occurred entirely in a vacuum. These relationship...
Family Law, Paternity Disputes and Genetic Testing
The recent scandal involving President Biden's son, Hunter, and his child-producing affair with Lunden Roberts, has once again brought the legality of establishing paternity through genetic testing to the forefront of the public eye. Ms. Roberts alleged that her...