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by Wendi Schuller, Therapist Moving on after divorce can be difficult, but there are actions you can take to make the process smoother. It can be hard to let go of the past after divorce. Focusing on what was instead of what is can hinder you from moving on post-divorce. Divorce may come as a…
By Tommy Maloney How to create special memories and strengthen your bonds with your children. I was five years old when my parents divorced; coincidentally, my son was also five when his mother and I split up. While going through my divorce and travelling for work, I created the following tips from firsthand experience to…
by Adrienne Rothstein Grace, Divorce Financial Professional These mistakes can have devastating effects on your financial well-being during and after divorce. A client came to me during the very beginning stages of her divorce. She was in her mid-30s, with three children, and devastated. If she had allowed it to, the emotion of what she was about…
The following, written by Donna M. Cheswick, a Divorce Financial Professional, was originally published as an article in our Divorce Guide. Here are the eight questions you should ask before meeting with a lawyer, and the 12 questions to ask during your introductory interview to help you find the right divorce lawyer. In order…
The following, written by John Prindle, author and musician, was originally published as an article in our Divorce Guide. What happens when your spouse has one foot out the door and you don’t know it? You weather the divorce storm and give recovery time to catch up to your feelings. We house-hunted as a “happy…
The following, written by psychologist Dr. Gitu Bhatia, was originally published as an article in our Children and Divorce Guide. Children usually do best when parents make the decisions about their lives. However, a custody evaluation is sometimes the only option left for parents caught in a custody battle. Parents are generally the best people…
The following article, written by Lisa Schmidt, was originally published as an article in our Children and Divorce Guide. For kids, divorce can feel like loss: the loss of a parent, the loss of the life they know, and their family home. You can first help your children adjust to this massive change by supporting their…
Every divorce is emotionally and financially challenging. Cases involving high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) are especially complex as there is more to be divided and therefore, greater expertise required to reach a settlement. You’ve worked hard for what you have and without solid representation, assets such as your homes, businesses, investment properties and savings are at risk.…
Dr. Deanna Conklin-Danao, Clinical Psychologist and Child Specialist writing in our Children & Divorce Guide: Don’t promise things you can’t guarantee because you feel guilty. For example, if the kids are in private school and you aren’t sure if you will be able to afford it, don’t promise it. ‘You will live in two different houses,…
Written by the Brewe Layman team It’s emotional and exhausting, and there’s no elegant way to put it – you’re getting a divorce. But the light at the end of the tunnel will get closer and closer, especially if you have the right team on your side. Our job as divorce attorneys is to take…
Written by Sabrina Layman The truth is, breaking up is hard to do. While most people want a simple, amicable divorce, there are a number of details that need to be considered. Even the easiest divorce has to go through the same number of steps as a very complicated divorce. No matter the situation, keep…
A new Washington State Court of Appeals decision was issued on June 1, 2015, which makes it clear that if you have not removed your ex-spouse as your beneficiary from your pension or retirement plans that are Federally regulated and you die – your ex-spouse will get the money. Even when your divorce decree awards…
