Mediation can be a very effective tool for resolving most disputes, including divorce-related issues. In fact, more and more people are opting for divorce mediation over litigation. But how do you make it work for you? While mediation is an effective tool for...
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Divorcing a narcissist
Discovering that a spouse is actually someone who suffers from narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a revelation that is hard for any partner to accept. The decision to divorce, under any circumstances, is difficult. Ending a marriage with a narcissist may be...
Gray divorce on the rise
Divorce at any age is a traumatic experience. Whether the marriage lasted for a few months or several decades, the fallout of a failed union is legally complex and emotionally charged. Loyalties among children may divide an entire family. Disparaging statements coming...
When spouses refuse to pay their fair share
Several years ago, the Department of Education offered married couples a chance to consolidate their student loans. Promises of lower interest rates and one payment instead of two drew more than 14,000 borrowers into the program. As with many federal government...
Divorce and social media: A combustible pairing
Social media is interwoven in all facets of life. It has provided platforms to communicate with friends and family. While some use Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms to share happy stories of their lives, others weaponize their accounts with negative and highly...
Summer months post-divorce
Children are looking forward to a long summer break with schools ending their academic years. Some are already free of the academic grind, while others anxiously await their release. While parents determine scheduling plans over three months, many of those students...
The divorce process: Perfectly imperfect
Some divorces are contentious, with two spouses battling in constant and continuing court hearings. Children are placed in the middle of their warring parents. Anything resembling respect and dignity is tossed aside to wage war. Divorce is a transitional time where...
Can a demanding career in hospitality or medicine affect custody?
Many parents contemplating divorce worry that a change in their marital circumstances will hurt the relationship with their children. Especially for parents who have not been primary caregivers thus far, the idea of impending divorce may cause concern about the...
The unpredictability of divorce
The end of a marriage represents a quantum shift in the lives of soon-to-be ex-spouses and their children. The divorce process is both legally complex and emotionally challenging. Life is changing, and everyone impacted by the split faces an uncertain future. Along...
Howard Soypher Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Howard Soypher has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Howard became a Fellow took place before an audience of approximately 603 during the recent Spring...