Paula Lock Smyth Law Offices

11/18/2024

Divorce is one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life. And it is a decision made by many people in our society. Despite the ever-present nature

06/03/2024

What exactly is collaborative divorce and when should you refer someone to a family lawyer who offers collaborative law as an option?

At the beginning of the collaborative process all parties must sign an agreement that they will not go to court. As a result, if the process

04/15/2024

The cost of divorce can vary depending on many factors, such as the state where you live, the type of divorce you choose, the amount of assets and debts you have, the level of conflict and cooperation between you and your spouse, the need for child or spousal support, and the involvement of lawyers and experts.

Divorce is a complex and often painful process that involves legal, financial, and emotional aspects. The cost of divorce can vary depending

03/04/2024

A divorce is a lawsuit and just like any other civil lawsuit, it is a matter of public record. Collaborative Divorce, however, allows much more confidentiality.

While everyone understands that a Petition for Divorce is filed in the court system, many people may not realize that a divorce is a lawsuit

01/02/2024

In the realm of family law, the adversarial approach to divorce often takes a toll on emotional well-being and financial stability. Collaborative Divorce,

10/30/2023

Social learning theory, which was developed in the early to mid-20th century by Albert Bandura, is a psychological perspective that emphasizes the

09/25/2023

When parents can avoid these 5 mistakes, children and teens will have less stress, worry, and adjust more quickly.

Divorce is stressful and creates a variety of emotions. It takes time for everyone to adjust to their new normal and for children to acclimate

09/12/2023

Feeling in control can be calming, but how can we achieve this when going through a that often instills fear, uncertainty, and other unpleasant emotions?

Divorce can be a time in our lives when we not only have our usual day-to-day life, but we now have also added, willingly or not

09/06/2023

When facing a , what do you think is more valuable: Someone to make you feel better by saying that nothing has to change or someone who will give it to you straight?

When you are facing a life changing decision like divorce, what do you think you will find more valuable: Someone to make you feel better

12/13/2022

The role of custody evaluations in a divorce is to determine what is in the best interest of the children. A child custody evaluator will

11/22/2022

Don't spoil holidays for the family. Here are some tips for how to make the holidays go smoothly when you’re dealing with restructured families.

11/15/2022

If this is your first holiday season since your separation, then now is the time to start thinking about what the holidays are going to look