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Fear and Divorce

June 22, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

Fear and Divorce

Individuals going through a divorce often experience fear.  The uncertainty of their future can sometimes be so severe that the individual becomes immobilized and unable to make decisions.  They are going through a huge life change and their daily life as they knew it has ended. Some Specific Fears Divorcing People May Face Where to live.  The concept of home that they have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Divorce Tagged With: Fears

COVID-19 and Domestic Violence

June 17, 2020 By Paula Lock Smyth

mask and ring

According to a recent article published in the journal Psychology Today, there has been a “stark uptick in reports of domestic violence and abuse” during this COVID-19 pandemic.  Those who are suffering from domestic violence need to know why this is occurring, what they can do if they are a victim of domestic abuse, and resources that are available to help them. Domestic violence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: COVID-19, Domestic Violence

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Is It Worthwhile to Apologize in the Middle of Divorce?

Is It Worthwhile to Apologize in the Middle of Divorce?

Most people think of an apology as a way of working out problems prior to divorce. Is it really … [Read More...]

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      • High Net Worth Divorce
      • Valuation of Assets
    • Collaborative Divorce
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      • How Divorce Affects Children
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