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Tré Morgan believes the more informed his clients are, the better equipped they’ll be to make decisions in their own best interest. For years, Tré has written frequently about the issues he encounters, providing his own interpretations or explanations when appropriate. If it concerns divorce, chances are Tré has written about it here. Read through for topics that feel relevant, then follow up by contacting us.
Recent posts
Why You May Want a Pre-Nup
Pre-nuptial (also “pre-marital”) agreements are what everybody calls “pre-nups”. Pre-nups have a mixed reputation in our society. Some people see them as smart protection from gold digging prospective spouses. Others...
Update: Family Financial Settlement Mediation Certification
I am happy to announce that I have been certified to mediate court-ordered Family Financial cases by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission (NCDRC). While I have mediated family financial issues by for families that selected me in the past, I am now...
The Soul Mate Myth?
Many authors and theorists have proposed that the idea of a “soul mate” is a basis for our high divorce rate. The summary of this argument is that if you believe that your soul mate is out there, then you believe that marriage will work if you just...
Immunizing Your Marriage Against Divorce
In my experience, differing and unmet expectations are often the genesis for divorces. Typically, tension develops because the husband and wife entered the marriage with unspoken but differing expectations about the issues they will confront after the wedding. Those...
Top Five Slightly Sarcastic Co-Parenting Tips for the Holidays
The holidays can be stressful. And they can be especially stressful for families in the midst of a separation or divorce. But, there are some better and worse ways to handle the holidays. Here are five tips to help you avoid mistakes that I've seen...
The Value of Neutral Information in Child Custody Issues
Unbiased neutral information about the children and their families in custody issues is invaluable. North Carolina judges seem to be placing greater value on the opinions of neural third parties in custody actions. But, expert witnesses that testify in court are...
Opportunity Costs in Divorce
One issue that people frequently ignore in their divorce is opportunity cost. Opportunity cost is defined by my computer as “the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.” That’s a fancy way of saying that...
Empathic Communication Crucial to Negotiation
Perhaps the most crucial foundational skill of productive negotiation and communication is the ability to empathize with the other person. Empathic communication (also known as “Non-violent communication”) is the cornerstone of the collaborative...
Communicating in Divorce: Tone Matters
One of the biggest challenges that many clients face in their divorce is how to communicate with their spouse or ex-spouse. This especially important when a couple will be co-parenting down the road. When children are involved, productive communication is...