Category: Before Divorce

8 Questions to Answer to Help Decide if Your Marriage is Over

January 04, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney It’s no secret that marriages can hit rough patches. It happens to the best of them. In some cases, the relationship can be repaired with work, communication, and counseling. In other cases, it’s easy to tell that the marriage is over and cannot – or should not — be saved. […]

Are You Really Ready to Divorce?

January 04, 2022

I get a lot of calls from people looking to hire me to handle their divorces. Sometimes, of course, the marriage is simply beyond saving. Depending on the situation, however, marriage counseling could benefit the couple or even possibly eliminate the need for divorce. In these cases, instead of proceeding with the divorce, I suggest […]

Divorce Counseling

January 04, 2022

By RON RICE, PHD, Clinical Psychologist When I think about the concept of divorce counseling, I think it is important to define what I mean by this term. There are two specific situations that have come to my attention over 25 years of being a Clinical Psychologist: 1. Coping with the Stress of a Divorce […]

Does Marriage Counseling Work?

January 04, 2022

By Daniel H. Moss, Attorney Except in cases of ongoing substance abuse, spousal abuse or adultery, I most always recommend that couples with marital problems try some marriage counseling. The emphasis here is on “some.” I have worked with clients who have been in marriage counseling for long periods of time and in different periods […]

Divorce: Trap or Challenge?

January 04, 2022

By GRETCHEN McHUGH There isn’t much that can be said for divorce. It hurts. But somehow lately divorce is more and more the answer, when the marriage hurts. While I am not going to attack or defend “easy” divorce or difficult marriages, I have formulated some questions for a woman who is miserable, married but […]

How to have a long & happy marriage

January 04, 2022

“Till death do us part.” This phrase is part of the traditional marriage vows that is not always taken seriously. Instead of becoming a lifelong commitment, marriage has turned into something that can be easily thrown away. The stresses of life and lack of quality communication can become overwhelming, making marriage seem like more work […]

ATTORNEYS FOR ONLY WOMEN? ONLY MEN?

January 04, 2022

We’ve all heard of various organizations or law firms which claim to “specialize” in representing women or men in divorce cases. They go by names or acronyms like “Law Firm of Veronica,” or “ALAN,” or “DIANE.” In fact, they are a marketing device to solicit a particular niche of clients. When you call, you you […]

Divorce: One Attorney for Both Parties?

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney I am often asked by my client if I can represent both the husband and the wife in a divorce case. My client will usually indicate that they and their spouse have been talking about getting divorced. They seem to have a general idea of how they want to work […]

Alimony, Child Support and Well Being of the Children

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney In divorce cases, most marriages fall into one of several categories: Children or no children, Short term (1 to 6 to 7 years), -Medium term (8 to 18 years) -Long term (20 years or more). Without children, alimony is rarely granted in short term marriages. In medium length marriages it […]

The Decision to Divorce: Telling the Children

January 03, 2022

By ROBERT E. LEE, PhD., A.B.P.R “Telling the children” is not a single event. it is an arduous process, involving information, abreaction, and nurture that may and should extend over a substantial period of time. However even though its a central part of the supportive role of the parents, many divorcing adults understandably may wish […]