16 Things a Divorce Lawyer Wants You to KnowIn 2014, the Office for National Statistics released data that suggested 42% of modern day couples get divorced — which isn't the hugely encouraging figure you want slapping you around the face before your wedding day.But unfortunately, that's the way it is — which is why divorce lawyer David Ruck, a partner at Gordon Dadds law firm, has shared 16 things you might want to know about the process,... [...]
Divorce And The DogDivorce and the dog: What happens when both of you want to keep your beloved pet? Divorce attorney, Sylvia Costantino guest posts on this sensitive and very significant divorce issue, offering an understanding of dog custody issues and tips to maximize your chances of ending up with your dog.Fighting Over Fido: Custody Disputes Over Pets by Sylvia S. CostantinoWe all love our pets and think of them as family members. In fact,... [...]
10 Divorce Court Horror Stories, Straight From AttorneysThere’s nothing like divorce to bring out the worst in people. Just ask divorce lawyers.Below, attorneys who specialize in family law share the craziest antics they’ve had the pleasure of witnessing over the years. (Out of respect for their clients, they’ve requested to remain anonymous.)1. “One of my clients had a chemical peel before her deposition so she could look good in... [...]
This Divorced Couple Solved A Very Real Problem For Exes EverywhereWhen Ken and Wanda Bass divorced in 2002 after 15 years together, they weren’t the kind of exes who’d casually send Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards for the sake of the kids. In fact, when they did talk, they usually ended up arguing.Eventually, both Ken and Wanda — parents of two sons, now ages 15 and 22 — realized they needed to turn a new page in their... [...]
‘Good’ Divorces Do Exist — I’m Living ProofMay 29th of this year will definitely be a day worth celebrating for me, as it’s my anniversary. No, not my wedding anniversary. Quite the opposite, in fact. May 29th is my anniversary of walking into a courtroom on a sunny spring day and standing before a judge as she thoroughly went over my divorce papers and put an official end date on my 10-plus year marriage.It took about 20 minutes from... [...]
