Blog | M. Hart Divorce & Family Law

5/14/12

If you are an avid reader (like me), chances are you like to learn about new ways of seeing and doing things. I highly recommend the following books for those going through divorce, are already divorced and want to learn about co-parenting, and for those simply interested in personal growth. Each book contains valuable insight and offers some great tips: The Collaborative Way to Divorce...

4/26/12

Instead of Reacting, Stand For Yourself to Meet Your Needs During Divorce

Whenever we Some suggestions for standing for yourself during the divorce process or when facing a family law issue: 1. 2. 3. Specifically, in divorce negotiations, the goal is generally to achieve a global settlement with terms that are beneficial to Please feel free to comment on this post and/or pass it on to others who might find this information helpful...

4/15/12

4 Ways to Make Your Voice Heard During the Divorce or Custody Process

When you are going through a divorce or facing a custody or parenting time dispute with your spouse, you should be sure and make your voice be heard so that a meaningful result can be achieved. This is different than arguing back and forth with your spouse so that neither one of you is hearing the other or understanding where the other is coming from. Keep in mind...

4/3/12

Being a Bully Can Cost You More Than Money

When we think of bullying behavior, we might picture children calling each other names on a playground or in school. Bullying is more widespread than that, however, both among children It is important to realize that bullying exists where there is an absence of compassion for yourself and others. Granted, when going through a divorce, you often feel hurt and angry. You might therefore be tempted...

3/24/12

Do I really need a lawyer to handle my divorce?

It’s quite common for people to have a negative belief about the divorce process and about divorce attorneys in general. Unfortunately, there are some lawyers who make it a practice to be as aggressive as possible. In these cases, a battle will often result that can go on and on until the parties are emotionally and financially spent. To make matters worse, we hear of those...

3/15/12

3 Simple Ways to Connect with Your Child During Divorce

As busy parents, it’s easy to become disconnected from our children’s day-to-day activities and what is going on in their emotional lives. Daily interactions with our children can often be reduced to coordinating schedules and school work, and finding out where and when they need to be so we can plan our own schedules. When you are in the midst of divorcing your spouse, however, it...

3/9/12

7 Practical Tips on Co-Parenting Your Child With Your Ex

Even though your romantic relationship with your ex has ended, the fact is that your relationship as co-parents of your children will remain. Therefore, now is the time to work together to develop an effective co-parenting plan that works for both of you and is unique to your children’s best interests. An effective co-parenting plan can very well keep you out of court and place the responsibility for caring for your children with you...

3/1/12

Let Your Values Be Your Guide: Before, During, And After Divorce

We are constantly making choices – from the simple and more immediate – what to say, what to wear, how to act – to the more complex and long term – where to live, where to work, how to raise our children. Ideally, our choices will be in line with our most important values instead of immediate emotional reactions to external events and circumstances. Making even simple everyday choices may become...

2/21/12

8 Ways to Minimize Legal Fees in Your Divorce

1. 2. Instead of immediately entering the divorce litigation process, engage in mediation or the collaborative divorce process. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. If you would like additional information on this topic or to schedule a consultation, please call my office at 973-292-9090 or email me at...

1/9/12

Michele R. Hart, Esq. is now offering divorce mediation and collaborative divorce services!

I now offer divorce mediation services as well as...