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06/10/2023

Sometimes the courts get it wrong. The judges only see some evidence.

Sometimes the system isn’t fair.

Sometimes one parent is abusive and cruel, and there are times no one else knows the truth.

Sometimes there are parents so determined to destroy the other parent they lose sight of everything. Even the kids.

Sometimes there are personality disorders that go undiagnosed. The court can control whether either parent is psychologically evaluated and this controls the evidence.

With your children being a relationship you’ll have well after 18 years, we urge all the parents now caught in the divorce cycle to remember that your kids are observing and they will figure it out.

For those still choosing? Choose collaborative process. You can always go back to litigation. But the principles of path dependence dictate that you leave a broader set of options if you choose the option least likely to foreclose all others. Keep your options open. Get all the disclosure you need.

May the author of this heartbreaking epitaph rest in peace and may her poor children someday make sense of this legacy.

Disclaimer: With no knowledge of this case or the individuals and no connection to this case or the individuals, while it is a very extreme example of a litigation outcome, the allegations are not different from cases most litigation attorneys have worked on.

Catherine Kassenoff, 54, of Westchester, took to Facebook on May 27 to pen a heartbreaking note where she announced she was would be 'ending my own life' due to cancer and not seeing her kids.

06/09/2023

08/19/2021

Research examines when divorced parents are more likely to forgive each other.

03/16/2021

Divorce can be expensive, and the true cost is more than financial. If you’ve determined that your marriage cannot be saved, you may be better able to contain costs with a collaborative divorce.

Michael JuilfsMr. Juilfs is the founder and managing member of Fair Share Divorce. He began his career in the Financial Planning industry as a Financial Advisor with American Express Financial Advisors in 1997. (602) 570-3532 www.fairsharedivorce.net/

03/09/2021

If you and your spouse have agreed on the terms of your divorce from the outset, your divorce might be considered “uncontested.”

If you and your spouse have agreed on the terms of your divorce from the outset, your divorce might be considered “uncontested.” You can work together to file the necessary paperwork setting forth your agreements and the case can be completed without involving a judge.

03/01/2021

Fighting over money damages many marriages.

Fighting over money damages many marriages. According to studies, over a third of people in relationships fight over money. Financial problems in a marriage are one of the leading causes of divorce.

02/22/2021

What is no fault divorce? Is Arizona a no fault divorce state? What does “no fault” mean?

Greg DavisMr. Davis’ years of significant experience in family law provide him with the deft touch necessary to resolve property divisions and child custody disputes creatively and promptly, always with an eye to the best interests of the child. scottsdalefamilylaw.com/our-team/greg-davis/

02/08/2021

Divorce can be expensive, and the true cost is more than financial.

Michael JuilfsMr. Juilfs is the founder and managing member of Fair Share Divorce. He began his career in the Financial Planning industry as a Financial Advisor with American Express Financial Advisors in 1997. (602) 570-3532 www.fairsharedivorce.net/

02/01/2021

The legal name for divorce in Arizona is Dissolution of Marriage.

Monica Donaldson StewartMonica Donaldson Stewart is the managing attorney for the law firm of Donaldson Stewart PC, where she practices in all aspects of family law, including collaborative divorce and family law mediation. (480) 792-9770 www.donaldsonandassociateslaw.com/

01/04/2021

Divorce mediation does not happen overnight. It can take days, weeks, or months to resolve a divorce matter, depending on the ability of you and your soon to be ex-spouse to discuss issues and reach a result that satisfies both parties. The complexity of your case will also determine how long your divorce mediation takes.

Divorce mediation does not happen overnight. It can take days, weeks, or months to resolve a divorce matter, depending on the ability of you and your soon to be ex-spouse to discuss issues and reach a result that satisfies both parties.

12/21/2020

Looking for a cheap divorce in Arizona? Heard of “$99 Divorce,” “$200 Divorce,” or “$299 Divorce” and wondering how you can get a divorce that cheap?

Looking for cheap divorce in Arizona? Heard of $99 divorce, $200 divorce, or $299 divorce, and wondering how you can get a divorce that cheap? There are options for cheap divorce in Arizona, but you should know that hiring a cheap divorce lawyer or a paralegal is not always a wise decision.