Divorce DEMANDS every ounce of your best self. It demands clear thoughts on decisions impacting your children. It demands financial decisions while your heart is breaking. It demands that you show up for your children, your job, your life — while quietly grieving the...
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Leading with Fire: Inside the Mia Poppe Approach to High-Stakes Advocacy
In a city filled with sharp, credentialed attorneys, I’m often asked what makes me different. My answer? It’s the way I lead, the way my team shows up for our clients, and the way we practice what I call smart lawyering. That means knowing the law inside and out—but...
How is pet custody handled in a divorce?
Nowadays, more people consider pets family members, not just property. This shift is especially true for couples without children, where pets often fill that familial role. As such, it doesn’t come as a big surprise that determining pet custody can be as contentious...
Why would you and your ex continue jointly owning a home?
Deciding what to do with the house is a major consideration for many couples who are getting divorced. There are three standard options. First, they may choose to sell the house and split the proceeds. Second, one of them may refinance and take over as the sole owner,...
Complexities of dividing an art collection in divorce
When a couple has a substantial art collection, it may be one of the most valuable assets they own. For example, if the collection is worth $1 million, the couple will likely view this asset the same way most people view a home, business, investment portfolio or...
How to respond to an unexpected divorce filing
Even people going through a hard time in their marriages may find it shocking when a process server delivers them a divorce petition. Realizing that a spouse has filed for divorce can feel like a betrayal. The emotions that follow that experience can result in people...
Is an uncontested divorce an option for you?
Facing the end of a marriage is never easy. Sometimes, it’s like ripping off a band-aid – the quickest path offers the least pain and much-needed relief. There is little advantage in prolonging an already painful experience. If you and your spouse agree on major...
Social media and divorce: 2 questions to ask yourself
Today, most people have at least one social media account. Social media is a useful tool for connecting with friends, following the news and much more. With that being said, social media has its drawbacks, particularly when you are going through a divorce. What is...
Living separately under one roof: 2 tips for success
Your marriage has reached a breaking point, and you need to separate from your spouse. However, financial or logistical reasons make moving out immediately very difficult. If your living environment was already challenging, how can you manage this? It takes some...
4 ways to protect your digital privacy before divorce
For most people, divorce is a multi-step, multi-phase process. It requires a lot of research and small steps before you’re able to finally make that big announcement. All your efforts at stealth, however, may be for nothing if you don’t take steps to protect your...