Problems anticipated are problems half-solved
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
Collaborative Law on the Today Show
There was a very good segment on Collaborative Divorce on the Today Show recently. The interview of the divorced couple is a very good insight into the process of Collaborative Divorce from the client's perspective. It is well worth a few minutes of...
Divorce (Mis) Information
One refrain that family lawyers frequently hear is that "My friend got divorced in (fill in your favorite State) and they got divorced in a week!" Or, "I got divorced in (last State of residence) and I got sole custody of the kids/all of the property/all of the...
Mint.com for Financial Help
One of the biggest challenges facing separated and divorcing couples is budgeting. A hard reality of divorce is that it takes more money to support two single people than it does one married couple. And, incomes rarely go up when parties are separating or...
New Protections for Unmarried and Same Sex Couples
A brand new ruling from the North Carolina Court of Appeals (the second highest court in North Carolina, below only the North Carolina Supreme Court) has strengthened financial protections between unmarried couples. The court's opinion in Alexandra Curry v. David F....
Custody Orders and Religion
The case of Joseph Reyes, the Chicago father that is potentially going to jail for taking his daughter to church is getting a lot of publicity on television today. In order to get your attention, the media is subtly asking viewers "Can you believe that you could...
Can a Court Change our Negotiated Child Support Agreement?
Many people are surprised to find out that their separation agreement can be superseded by a judge. Agreement terms regarding spousal support and property division are generally set in stone once a separation agreement is properly executed. However, child...
Divorce: Learning from Experience
Learning from experience is the most effective way to learn. But, when it comes to divorce, nobody wants to learn by going through it multiple times. So, the best way to learn is to learn from the experience of others. This New York Times article...
WHO HAS YOUR BACK? WITNESSES IN CUSTODY TRIALS
Someone recently entered a search for information regarding witnesses in custody trials on my blog. I realized that they probably did not find an answer to their question. So, I will address that issue in case that person comes back or on the off chance...
EXPERT FINANCIAL ADVICE FOR DIVORCE
The New York Times has run some very good articles on financial decisions and divorce recently. They are relatively short and definitely worth a read for anyone that is contemplating separation and divorce. Financial Decisions to Make as You Divorce...