by Cindy Elwell | Aug 10, 2016 | Divorce Process
When someone calls my office and says, “I want a divorce. Where do I start?”, the first thing I ask them is if they are absolutely sure that this is really what they want. It’s a major step with permanent ramifications, so if there is any doubt at all it’s very...
by Cindy Elwell | Jul 13, 2016 | Divorce Process, Emotional Effects of Divorce
I was reading the other day about a particular litigated divorce case which resulted in a 36-day trial and $500,000 in lawyer fees. That’s half a million dollars! The divorcing individuals were not wealthy – he worked as a police officer and she had a part-time...
by Cindy Elwell | Oct 28, 2015 | Divorce Process, Emotional Effects of Divorce
After 10 years of marriage, Hollywood couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced they will be divorcing. The following joint statement was released on June 30, 2015, one day after they celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. “After much thought and careful...
by Cindy Elwell | Apr 28, 2014 | Divorce Process, Emotional Effects of Divorce
People don’t often associate the word “amicable” with divorce, but we are hearing about amicable divorces in the news quite a lot these days. Some examples of celebrities who have managed to divorce without rancor and drama are Ashlee Simpson & Pete Wentz, Reese...
by Cindy Elwell | Nov 4, 2013 | Dealing with Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Process
Part of going through a divorce is trying to figure out how to separate assets and property. When it comes to the family home, if the divorce agreement involves one of the parties taking ownership of the house, the deed must be changed. Some divorcing parents and...
