Marie Drake

Given the heavy stakes involved, spouses often walk away from a divorce settlement with a feeling on dissatisfaction. Depending on the circumstances, one or both spouses can feel slighted, mistreated or even abused. Divorce settlements, just like divorce decrees, are not necessarily set in stone; meaning that settlements can be overturned in certain situations. In

What is Mediation Mediation is a voluntary, problem-solving process facilitated by a neutral third-party.  The underlying premise of mediation is this – the involved parties come together to try to resolve the dispute because they are in the best position to do so.  Even if a full agreement is not reached at mediation, this process

Your business or property being named in an Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit can unsettling.  An ADA lawsuit has the potential to cost thousands of dollars in mitigation costs, attorney fees and settlement.  Why?  Because the ADA allows the plaintiff’s attorney fees on the party violating the ADA. It is understandable if you fear

Divorce has far-reaching ramifications in a wide variety of areas. Take someone’s social life as an example. Pre-divorce, you may have a predictable circle of friends and acquaintances, but post-divorce this situation can change dramatically. Perhaps you need to create a new circle in order to better move forward. Another area which can be affected

Divorce can be a traumatic event in someone’s life which brings up all sorts of strong emotions. The reason for this is obvious: divorce represents the breakdown of a relationship which was intended to be permanent. During this time, many people feel a sense of shame, embarrassment, failure, or all of the above. Things have

Going through a divorce can be complicated and emotionally draining for everyone involved. Often people make rash and poorly thought out decisions during a divorce. This phenomenon has never been more true than now, during the age of social media, where every thought can be instantly uploaded for hundreds or thousands to see. Seemingly everyone

Overview of the Problem Given how arduous the divorce process can be, people often breathe a deep sigh of relief when they finally see their divorce through to completion. While it’s normal to feel a sense of relief, it’s important to realize that the final divorce decree doesn’t mean that all problems or issues are

It is not uncommon that after a divorce one parent decides to relocate out of State. Whether that be for a new job, schooling, or just a change of scenery. If there are children involved, then the first question that may arise is how you are going to see your child. In this blog, we

Maintain Composure Naturally, divorce is a highly emotional time. Add children in the mix and emotions rise even higher. A common mistake people make is getting into confrontation with their soon to be ex-spouse. Whether you decide to hire us at or not, we advise that you always pause and ask yourself whether what you’re