Divorce Topics

Understanding Judicial Abuse Judicial abuse occurs when an abusive spouse manipulates the court system to maintain control. Instead of providing fairness, the process becomes another arena for intimidation and manipulation. As attorney Stephanie Ojeda explains, “There’s this thing called judicial abuse. Primarily, it encompasses parties who use the court process as a stage to perpetuate […]

Divorce After Domestic Violence: Legal Protections and Practical Steps for Survivors Domestic violence includes physical, emotional, financial, and psychological abuse. Divorce for survivors isn’t just about ending a marriage, it’s about regaining safety, control, and independence. Survivors may face intimidation both inside and outside of court, and abusers often use legal systems to maintain power. […]

What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist Divorcing a narcissist is rarely straightforward. These individuals often approach divorce as a battle, not a legal process. Rather than seek a fair resolution, a narcissistic spouse may turn to lies, manipulation, and psychological warfare to stay in control. Their goal is not just to leave the marriage. […]

Act Quickly to Safeguard Your Finances If you don’t act fast, a spouse could drain the bank account before divorce proceedings even begin. Divorce isn’t just emotional. It’s financial. And without taking immediate steps to secure financial assets, there may be little left to divide once the legal process starts. Bank accounts and joint investments […]

The First Steps You Take Can Shape the Rest of the Case Being served with divorce papers is stressful. Emotions run high, and the desire to either fight back or shut down is completely normal. But what you do next matters—a lot. Mistakes made in the early stages of a divorce case can have long-lasting […]

Once upon a time, you and your spouse were happy. You had dreams of ever after, but the magic faded from your relationship years ago. Now you fantasize about life on your own. You’ve thought about it carefully and have decided that divorce is the best choice for you – you just need to tell […]

When starting the process of divorce, there are many decisions you have to make.

A divorce is a unique and important event and you need a divorce lawyer who is dependable and committed to helping you. Our divorce lawyers can help you whether you are filing for divorce or whether your spouse has initiated the divorce process. Together, we will work with you to solve complicated issues of child custody, […]

If you’ve built a business or plan to start one, protecting it is something you can’t afford to overlook—especially when marriage is involved. Whether you’re getting married or are already married, a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can make sure your business stays yours. As Melinda Previtera puts it: “A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is like […]

When you’re married and running a business, things can get tricky. Even if your spouse isn’t actively involved in the day-to-day operations, the business can still be considered part of your marital estate. Without proper planning, what you thought was your business could be divided during a divorce. As Melinda Previtera explains: “In a marriage, […]