Divorce Court Bullying
Bullying, as defined by Wikipedia, is “the use of force or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or to aggressively impose a certain type of domination over others. The behavior is often
Divorce Court Bullying
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Are You (or Your Spouse) Legally Competent to Divorce?
Many people joke that all people getting divorced have temporary diminished capacity because it is during divorce that we often see otherwise confident, smart and successful people engage in foolish
The Mediated Prenup
Reprinted from the Friday April 12, 2013 Los Angeles Daily Journal, Marlo Van Oorschot’s article titled “Happy beginnings: mediated prenuptial agreements” explores the negotiation and creation of a premarital agreement with
Are You Financially Responsible for Your Spouse’s Bad Behavior?
While Bob Filner, who now has resigned from his position as mayor of San Diego, is not currently married, he serves as a good example of bad behavior. I do
Life Insurance After Divorce
During marriage, a very typical scenario is for spouses to name each other as the beneficiary to each person’s individual life insurance policy. Once a divorce is commenced, a beneficiary
Could You, Would You?
I have seen many people do many things for varying reasons when faced with a hotly contested divorce or child custody matter. Unless you ever confront such a difficult situation,
Tips to an Expensive Divorce
Wikipedia defines reverse psychology as “a technique involving the advocacy of a belief or behavior that is opposite to the one desired, with the expectation that this approach will encourage
Civility in the Practice of Law: How the Legal Profession Can Do Better
Dealing with difficult judges, lawyers and clients is a ongoing challenge in the practice of law. Marlo Van Oorschot’s article, Civility in the Practice of Law: How the Legal Profession Can
School Bells are Ringing: Scheduling the Children’s Activities
If you are a divorced or separated parent, it time to think about the upcoming school year. Children, like adults, often have highly scheduled lives. This can create great conflict
Arguing over Money Leads to Divorce: 4 Common Misconceptions about Money & Marriage
It’s official. According to Sonya Britt, a Kansas State University researcher, arguing about money early in a relationship is the top predictor of divorce. And if money disagreements lead a