Legal Analysis and Commentary
K.O. Herston concludes his interview with his former client, Terri. They discuss Terri’s experience during the divorce process, her reflections on how her life has changed, and the lessons she learned along the way.
Read MoreToday I’m trying something new on the ol’ blog — a podcast! In this first episode, I speak with a former client, Terri, about her divorce after 31 years of marriage. She talks about her decision to divorce, how she prepared for it, and how her husband and children reacted to the news. Give it a […]
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This article by Dr. Perri Klass in The New York Times is interesting. Why a Baby’s Connection With a Parent Matters In pediatrics, attachment is the emotional connection that develops between a young child and a parent or other caregiver. Attachment theory was developed in the mid-20th century by a British psychiatrist, John Bowlby, whose […]
Read MoreThis article by Rachelle Bergstein in The New York Times may be of interest. The Secret Superpower of a Shared-Custody Kid At 5:25 p.m., my mother pulled into our driveway. I saw my dad’s Cadillac waiting for us and glanced at Mom, whose broad smile instantly flattened. At 10 years old, I could already read […]
Read MoreThis article by Lisa Prevost in The New York Times may be of interest. Divorce and the Shared Mortgage Deciding what to do with the house can be a major quandary for couples getting a divorce, particularly when they share a mortgage. When there is equity in the home, each spouse typically wants to take […]
Read MoreThis article by Kelli Grant at CNBC may be of interest. Breaking up is hard to do: Protecting assets in divorce Getting divorced has a significant impact on your finances — and some missteps can make it even more costly. Divorce is an issue plenty of Americans will find themselves navigating. In 2014, divorces and […]
Read MoreThere will be no case summary today. Today I want to write about something more important than the law. I want to write about the importance of being a good parent after divorce. And I want to write about my father. My father died Wednesday, March 16, at age 79. He had been hospitalized since […]
Read MoreThis article by Janet Kidd Stewart in the Chicago Tribune is of interest. How Divorce after 50 May Affect Your Retirement Savings Getting unhitched this year? If you’re past 50, it’s critically important to pay attention to how your retirement savings weathers the storm. Divorce filings tend to surge at the beginning of the year, […]
Read MoreThis interview with Karyl McBride on the New York Times’ Well Blog might be of interest. Divorcing a Narcissist Is there a narcissist in your life? Many people exhibit some narcissistic qualities, but full-blown narcissistic personality disorder afflicts about 8 percent of men and about 5 percent of women. While it’s tough to be married to […]
Read MoreThis article by Leslie Spoltore, Esq. of Fox Rothschild LLP might be of interest to you. Reducing Stress During Divorce Litigation There is no doubt that divorce litigation can be a stressful process. While there will be factors and forces outside of your control, there are things you can control and steps you can take […]
Read MoreThis article by Debra Denison Cantor and Ann V. Levin in the Philadelphia Inquirer may be of interest to readers of this blog. ‘Collaborative divorce’ can save time and money While many associate the word divorce with painful and messy, a new emphasis on conflict resolution has led to a specialty known as “collaborative divorce.” […]
Read MoreThis article by Sona Patel in The New York Times might be of interest to readers of this blog. When Cheating Is the Issue, Remorse Helps For a couple faced with overcoming the effects of an extramarital affair, regaining trust is crucial. “If they really do love each other and they really believe in the […]
Read MoreThis article by Laura Ayo in the December issue of the Greater Knoxville Business Journal may be of interest. Collaborative Divorce an Emerging Local Practice Couples ending their marriages don’t have to fight in court over assets, finances or child custody thanks to the recent growth of collaborative divorce professionals in Knoxville. “I think the idea of […]
Read MoreThis article by Quentin Fottrell in MarketWatch might be of interest to readers of this blog. The Best (and Worst) Time to Get a Divorce Hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin, the founder and CEO of Chicago-based investment firm Citadel LLC, has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, Anne Dias Griffin. Griffin, 45, has […]
Read MoreMoving On After Divorce Protect your good name. It is your most valuable asset. To do so, you must be concerned to some degree about what others think. Take charge of your attitude. Be positive and do not waste your time blaming yourself or others. Bad times do not last forever. Make peace with the […]
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