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The Reality of the “Adversarial Mindset” in Divorce: It’s NOT like on TV!

The Reality of the “Adversarial Mindset” in Divorce: It’s NOT like on TV!

by Karen Levitt | June 3 | Divorce

When you think of the law in television or movies, what comes to mind? We think of courtroom “battles” which follow conflicted relationships or behaviors. While some of those courtroom “battles” on TV or in the movies can be humorous (think My Cousin Vinny) or address...

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Financial (in)Security and Divorce: “Will I Be OK?”

Financial (in)Security and Divorce: “Will I Be OK?”

by Karen Levitt | May 9 | Divorce

Clients often ask, “Will I be OK?” This question has many layers – will my children be OK? Will my housing be secure? Psychologically, will I be OK? However, the question most often centers on financial insecurity from which many of the other concerns about being “OK”...

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What Happens to Our Home? The Division of the Family Home in Divorce

What Happens to Our Home? The Division of the Family Home in Divorce

by Karen Levitt | March 9 | Asset Division, Divorce

One of the major assets in many divorce or other family law cases, is the family home. It is often a source of conflict. Why? Here are some of the many reasons homes are disputed in divorce or other family law conflicts: If there are children, one or both parties may...

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Reducing Conflict in the World of Divorce: The Crankometer

Reducing Conflict in the World of Divorce: The Crankometer

by Karen Levitt | February 18 | Divorce

In our family, we call it the “Crankometer”. When tensions are high, we ask ourselves if we were able to measure the tension in the household, where would we be on the Crankometer? This usually gets us to laugh, and of course the tension is immediately reduced. Once...

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Divorce: In the Breaking, Is There a New Beginning, a Path Forward?

Divorce: In the Breaking, Is There a New Beginning, a Path Forward?

by Karen Levitt | February 3 | Divorce

As an avid reader, I often come across books that make me think of the many experiences my clients are going through and what they mean. I recently read a book called The Beauty in Breaking by Dr. Michele Harper, an emergency room physician who wrote about her...

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  • The Reality of the “Adversarial Mindset” in Divorce: It’s NOT like on TV!
  • Financial (in)Security and Divorce: “Will I Be OK?”
  • What Happens to Our Home? The Division of the Family Home in Divorce
  • Reducing Conflict in the World of Divorce: The Crankometer
  • Divorce: In the Breaking, Is There a New Beginning, a Path Forward?
  • The Table: What’s On It and What’s Under It – The Division of Personal Property in Divorce
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