by Irving H. Zaroff | Mar 28, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
Can There Be A “Good” Divorce? “Thank God I found the good in goodbye” -Beyoncé Knowles In 1969, California adopted a new approach to ending a marriage through the reduction of a divisive and hostile legal process. The new law sought to “eliminate lurid testimony and...
by Irving H. Zaroff | Jan 22, 2018 | With Your Family in Mind
Divorce – Do You Need A Lawyer? “You have to stand up for yourself when no one else will.” -Anonymous A recent article in the family court review explored the myths and truths about self-represented litigants in divorce. The author (Greacen) cited a legal white paper...
by Irving H. Zaroff | Nov 27, 2017 | With Your Family in Mind
Don’t Divorce the Children Bitter are the tears of a child: Sweeten them. Deep are the thoughts of a child: Quiet them. Sharp is the grief of a child: Take it from him. Soft is the heart of a child: Do not harden it. –Pamela Glenconner Does divorce traumatize...
by Irving H. Zaroff | Oct 25, 2017 | With Your Family in Mind
Making Marriage Work The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret. – Henny Youngman At a friend’s 25th wedding anniversary party, the Husband was asked for the secret of his long-term marriage. His answer? Peer pressure. They’re no longer married. In an online...
by Irving H. Zaroff | Sep 27, 2017 | With Your Family in Mind
The Role of Power in Divorce Power: The ability to act or produce an effect; the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. Merriam-Webster.Com. Power is a factor in every relationship. The relationship is affected by...
