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3 Things About Divorce That Nobody Tells You

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Divorce is an emotional process just as much as a legal process. Attorneys tend to ignore the emotion, when really, understanding the emotions involved can reveal what is driving a client or spouse to act a certain way.

As attorneys, we’re trained to focus on statutes, settlements, and case law. But the truth is, many of the biggest issues in divorce aren’t found in the paperwork. They live in the emotional undercurrent: fear, grief, resentment, guilt, and sometimes even relief.

Unfortunately, too many lawyers ignore the emotional reality of divorce. But in my experience, truly understanding a client’s emotional state, and the emotional motivations of the other side, can be the key to reaching a resolution faster and with less pain.

Here are the top 3 things that no one tells you about divorce, after the jump.

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Holidays Can Mean Waiting To Divorce

This holiday season, you are thinking: “Just one more time.” One more time around your mother-in-law’s nasty snide comments; one more draining day of yule-tide “merriment”; and one last New Year’s hurrah. After the confetti settles, the weight of the relationship will be too much. In fact, the stress could do you in. So you will say “never again,” and spend the next year (or more) getting divorced. And you are not alone.

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Save Money in Your Divorce

Nothing will increase the cost of your divorce case faster than failing to weigh the cost of the fight. Read my top four tips about what is really worth fighting for and what you need to learn how to let go.

Morghan Richardson, Esq.

1. Affairs and other reasons for divorce. Won’t the judge throw the book at your spouse if s/he’s been sleeping with the yoga instructor for the last year? (or, uh, will you get in trouble because you’ve been sleeping with the yoga instructor?)  Legally speaking, the simple answer is: No.

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Vlog: Prenup Season is Here!

Once again, March Madness is here, and so is prenup season — that time of year where if you are planning a June wedding, you need to think about getting a prenup. One thing to remember about getting married: when you say “I Do” you agree to be bound by certain laws of the state where you live, and you might not even know what these laws are that apply to you in the event of a divorce. So why not have a contract that sets out the laws that you and your soon-to-be spouse both prefer? What makes sense for your marriage? How do you create a mindful relationship? Prenups. Let’s chat.

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Forget March Madness – Prenup Season is here!

We are a few months out from summer wedding season, which means that the time to talk prenups. Talking about it now will give you time to consider the agreement, negotiations and hopefully not add to the pressure you might be experiencing as the wedding draws near.

Why get a prenup? A typical prenup sets out what is viewed as marital property and what will remain separate property. It addresses who gets financial support and how much.

In this short Vlog I talk about reasons why to get a prenup, reasons why prenups can be overturned, and some interesting things you might want to put in your agreement.

Still have questions? Join the discussion in the comments or give me a shout (now, come on and shout now! Heeyyy-eyyy!) to discuss your pending nuptials: mlr@dhclegal.com 

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