My Husband Hired a Rambo Litigator!
There is a certain kind of lawyer that is hated by all. The judges. The clerks. The sheriffs. The other lawyers. The parties. The dust mites in the carpets. We call these lawyers a lot of four letter words which…
The Sex Robot Invasion
Technology is forever changing the way we look at ourselves, at relationships, at fidelity, and at marriage. Perfect example: the rise of sex robots and their impact upon the current marital landscape. How do you react to these sex dolls? …
“My Divorce is Final – What Do I Do Now?”
When the radioactive dust settles and you have successfully made it to the other side of the toxic swamp that is divorce court you may find yourself relieved or anxious, drained or invigorated, lonely or in desperate need of your…
“We’re Living Separate Apart…”
I can't understand why, but divorce has a stigma. A connotation. For a long while those who were morally or religiously adverse to divorce filed for a thing called separation (this option still exists though it is rarely used, and…
What Do We Do About Fido?
After the trivialities such as the children, the house, and the retirement are properly divided, some parties to a divorce face a daunting task – what to do about the pets? Often, a pet means the entire world to one…
What Spouses Say About One Another at Consultations
Of course I would never breach any confidences but I have been meeting with husbands and wives for coming on a decade now, and I have happened upon a certain pattern, which I find fascinating for a number of reasons.…
The End of Affordable Alimony
A warning to all of those who will pay or receive alimony starting in 2018! The new tax plan proposed by the GOP and making its way through House committee now would have an immediate impact upon how alimony payments…
What to do if you are the Victim of Domestic Violence
First, make sure you and your children are safe. Do not wait for your abuser to “calm down". Just because your abuser has temporarily ceased his or her attack does not mean they are finished or that you are safe. Too…
Mental Illness and Child Custody in the R.I. Family Court
What is the Family Court to do with a mentally ill parent? Not one with a 10mg prescription for generalized anxiety (who isn’t anxious now-a-days, after all) but the kind who has recently had an involuntary stint in a hospital.…
The Intuitive Child
Children hear, see, feel and understand differently. For children, Elmo is president and the entire week is scheduled for: Eat and Play. Children of parents suffering through the hell of a child custody battle tend to know more about the…