What does grace mean in the context of divorce? The first answer to that question is feeling at peace with your decision. That doesn't mean there won't be pain or difficulties associated with that decision, but grace is the confidence that comes from knowing that you've chosen wisely. No one wants to repeatedly stop and start the divorce process. That's just too emotionally … [Read more...]
How to Achieve a Child-Centered Divorce
What is a child-centered divorce? It starts with the parents' commitment to put the overall welfare of their child or children first—before the parents' needs for power, property or positioning in the case. The “Mission Statement” of Divorcing Parents: Children Are the Priority For a divorce to be child centered the conversation and commitment starts in the first interview with the … [Read more...]
What are the Most Common Causes for Divorce?
People carry many misconceptions about divorce. They often assume it is due to issues such as money or religious differences. Often the problem goes much deeper and is more organic. It has been my experience that the most common reasons for divorce come down to one of these three things: Addiction: One partner has a addiction to alcohol, drugs, shopping, pornography, food, or another … [Read more...]
What are the Best Ways for a Client to Communicate with You?
Communication between a client and attorney is one of the most critical parts of any divorce or other family law proceeding. Here are 4 important tips to remember for any communication with your lawyer. 1. Tell the truth Some of the best ways for us to have good communication with our clients is to establish a place of safety. I suggest to anyone who's getting ready to hire a … [Read more...]
How to Handle Stress During a Divorce
For many people, divorce can represent the most stressful event they will ever experience. Stress can lead to negative outcomes in the divorce case and in someones life post-divorce. Here is a look at how to handle the stress that can come with a divorce. Focus On Self-Care to Alleviate the Stress and Anxiety Often, the issues with the marriage have already started to cause … [Read more...]
4 Things to Consider When Marijuana Becomes Part of Your Divorce
How to avoid finding yourself on the wrong side of MAD in a family law case: Marijuana, Alcohol and Divorce The 4 Things to Consider When Marijuana Becomes Part of Your Divorce. Best Interest of the Children The Judge New laws on Marijuana Attorney fees and costs Best Interest of the Children How to avoid being on the defensive in your custody case. If you have used or are … [Read more...]
The Law, Money, and Values Seminar
Law, Money, and Values in Legal Dispute Resolution and Human Conflict Resolution Practice is a seminar that will be held April 20, 2018, at the Loyola Law School in New Orleans. This seminar was created out of Pauline Tesler's commitment to academic work for lawyers and people in helping professions. The seminar will attempt to help attorneys and others in attendance to better understand the … [Read more...]
Giving Thanks
One of the most difficult things to remember while a family is transitioning to a new divorced reality, is to be thankful for what came before that allowed them all their good blessings. Those blessing being children or the opportunities of having experienced life together. There is also the opportunity to learn from the pain that has been inflicted in their relationship. We know that pain … [Read more...]
