Divorce and Mother’s Day Divorce is a tricky time for most holidays, but Mother’s Day can be especially tough. Moms are nurturers, calendar managers, bus drivers, chauffeurs, paramedics, chefs and launderers. They wear so many hats! Taking care of themselves can get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. If you are going through [...]
DIVORCE & SUMMER It can feel like divorce changes everything. But, there are some things that stay the same and if you have kids one of those things that stays the same is summer time. Whether you are divorcing or divorced you still have to figure out what to do with your kids all summer. [...]
How to Talk to your Kids about Divorce Talking with your kids about your divorce can be hard. What to do? What to say about divorce? When to talk about divorce? First, make sure you understand any orders or limitations in YOUR divorce case. Read the pleadings in your divorce and talk to your divorce [...]
Costs to Delaying Divorce I won’t tell someone whether or not they should get a divorce. It’s not my choice. And, it’s not my life. If I’m having a consultation with someone I only know a tiny slice of the story of their life. However, there are certain things to consider, realistically, when making [...]
3 Tips for After Your Divorce After your divorce, there are a few things you should do to make your transition as smooth as it possibly can be. 1) Final Decree of Divorce Read your decree thoroughly within a few days of your final divorce proceeding. Give yourself a little bit of a breather and [...]
Tips to Help with Exchanging your Kids Your Child's Other Parent If possible, start thinking about your ex as your child's other parent more than your ex-spouse when getting ready for the exchange. Think about making the transition as smooth as you can for your kid's sake. If conflict with the other parent is issue, [...]
Happy Easter! From all of us at O'Connell Law Firm, P.C.
Podcasts During Divorce? Podcasts have a been around long enough to have a pretty reliable reputation and a pretty loyal following. I’ve known people who have loved listening to podcasts, recommended podcasts, and are always talking about their newest podcast or a great one they just found. I was just never interested. But, I’ve recently [...]