WhitsonLaw, PLLC

08/27/2026

Back-to-school can expose every gap in a custody plan.

When tuition, transportation, activities, and parenting time become sources of conflict, high-asset families need a clear legal strategy.

Call WhitsonLaw now to discuss your next step.

08/27/2026

“Just communicate better” is easy advice to give when you’re not the one dealing with the conflict.

Real co-parenting may involve legal decisions, finances, emotional stress, and two very different households. That’s why one perspective often isn’t enough.

Join Debra Whitson, Donna S. Cates, CRPC, CDFA - Money Matters Wealth Solutions, John Haverlick & Maria Natapov LIVE on September 2 at 7:00 PM EST.

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08/27/2026

Financial abuse does not always look like abuse.

It can look like having no access to accounts, being excluded from major financial decisions, having every purchase questioned, or discovering debts you never knew existed.

In her Brainz Magazine article, Debra Whitson discusses the warning signs women should recognize—and why protecting financial independence can be an important part of protecting your future.

Read the full article: https://loom.ly/pcd62xc

At WhitsonLaw, we see firsthand how financial abuse can quietly but powerfully shape the course of a marriage. While domestic abuse is often associated with physical violence, financial abuse is a...

08/27/2026

Marriage today looks very different than it did a generation ago. In many households, both spouses work. Women increasingly serve as primary breadwinners, business owners, executives, physicians, attorneys...

08/26/2026

Every woman is building something worth protecting.

This Women’s Equality Month, we recognize the executives, physicians, business owners, professionals, mothers, caregivers, entrepreneurs—and every woman whose strength, work, and choices have shaped the life she has today. At WhitsonLaw, we believe being a high achiever is not defined only by a title, income, or career. Every woman who has worked to build a future for herself and her family deserves to have that future protected.

When divorce or another family law matter puts your finances, family, or future at stake, informed strategy matters. We are committed to helping women move forward with clarity, confidence, and a plan built around what matters most.

08/26/2026

Strong legal strategy requires clients who are prepared to make informed decisions.

WhitsonLaw is proud to welcome John J. Haverlick, LCSW-R, as our Divorce Support Consultant, expanding the coordinated support we provide to clients navigating divorce, custody, and other complex family law matters.

With more than 50 years of experience working with individuals and families, John will work alongside our attorneys to help clients prepare for important legal milestones, manage the practical challenges surrounding their cases, and approach consequential decisions with greater clarity.

This new role reflects an important part of how we practice family law: legal representation should address the case strategically while recognizing the very real pressures our clients face throughout the process.

Read the full press release: https://loom.ly/7GPaISA

08/25/2026

What’s the co-parenting question you keep Googling but still don’t have a real answer to?

Schedules. Money. Communication. Conflict. Supporting your children. Bring the question that’s actually affecting your family.

Debra Whitson, Donna S. Cates, CRPC, CDFA - Money Matters Wealth Solutions, John Haverlick & Maria Natapov will answer co-parenting FAQs LIVE on September 2 at 7:00 PM EST.

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08/25/2026

The strongest measure of our work is how supported a client feels during one of life’s most difficult transitions.

We’re grateful for the trust placed in Martin, Jessica, and the WhitsonLaw team. ❤️

08/24/2026

Your child may be moving between two homes—but they should not have to move through adult tension.

Co-parenting transitions can become some of the most emotionally charged moments after divorce or separation. Children often take their cues from the adults around them, which means a calm handoff can help them feel safer, steadier, and more secure.

Pause before the exchange. Keep the conversation brief and respectful. Follow the parenting plan. Save difficult discussions for another time.

During National Wellness Month, remember: emotional regulation is not about ignoring your feelings. It is about protecting your child from having to carry them.

Learn how BeH2O® can help your family right now. 💧 https://loom.ly/Nmp4XqM

08/21/2026

Co-parenting shouldn’t feel like a battle every single day.

Join Debra Whitson, Donna S. Cates, CRPC, CDFA, John Haverlick & Maria Natapov for The Co-Parenting Reset.
🗓️ September 2 at 7 PM EST on Facebook Live.

RSVP here: https://loom.ly/zPMVNBA