Time to go into the dark where the night has eyes to recognize its own." From Sweet Darkness, by David Whyte Divorce could be one of the worst experiences of your life. It could be a journey plagued by fear, doubt, stress, anxiety, rage, and regret. It could make you feel … [Read More...]
Should you rely on divorce laws?
Did you read family laws before your wedding? Did you review court opinions when you bought your cars, house, or business together? If not, why rely on divorce laws to determine how to dissolve your marriage or domestic partnership? If your soon to be ex is angry, narcissistic … [Read More...]
Who’ll make healthcare decisions during divorce?
"The moment of death, like that of birth, is our time of greatest need. The beginning and the end of life are characterized by vulnerability, bewilderment, and rich opportunity. In both cases we are stepping into new territory—the world of the living or the world of the dead. … [Read More...]
Is collaborative divorce an option to consider?
Divorce throws life’s foundations into turmoil. Suddenly, high stakes issues exist in almost every arena: financial, legal and emotional. This creates a "perfect storm" that can cause the couple's conflict to rage out of control. In this tempest, it becomes difficult to make the … [Read More...]
Should you hire a collaborative divorce child specialist?
I cradled my newborn daughter and felt the heartbeat pull me out of shock." ~D. Nurkse When a family is separating due to divorce, one of the hardest realities to face is that children can only be in one place at a time. Divorce does, however, offer opportunities for a renewed … [Read More...]
On Intentional Marriages
3 reasons you want a prenuptial agreement
Your reason and your passion are the rudder and the sails of your seafaring soul. If either your sails or your rudder be broken, you can but toss and drift, or else be held at a … [Read More...]
Marrying or divorcing a trust fund beneficiary in California?
Lisa and Jean had fairy tale weddings and luxurious lifestyles during marriage. Both lived in multi-million dollar homes in Napa and San Francisco, drove Porsches, had nannies and … [Read More...]
Are Most Women scared of prenuptial agreements?
Ninety nine percent of the people who contact me about prenuptial agreements are men. And over the course of my twenty-five years of practice as an attorney, only two women have … [Read More...]