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
Want to Be Happy After Your Divorce? Learn How to Communicate with Your Ex!
In my experience, probably the single most important predictor of how happy a client will be after divorce is how well they get along with their ex. If they can't communicate well, then every conversation makes both of them miserable. If they communicate well, then...
Interview with a Collaborative Divorce Family
Ever wonder how Collaborative Divorce feels different than going to court? This news story and interview with a South Carolina couple should give you a pretty good idea. Real people going through real divorces have used the process and come out on the other end to...
iPad and iPhone Dangers in Family Law
Technology is great. Information sharing and syncing across your devices is great. But, more than one problem has arisen when kids, spouses or ex-spouses see texts, emails or photos that were not intended for them due to technology. Sometimes, this happens when kids...
Attorneys as Peacemakers; Or, Why I Do What I Do
This Tedx video by David Hoffman explains why I do what I do at least as well or better than I can. It is powerful for me and hopefully for others. And, I think it explains the intellectual, professional and emotional journey for those layers who have chosen to be...
What Divorce Attorneys (and Clients) Should Learn From Dr. Seuss
I've got young kids and there are no books I enjoy reading to them more than Dr. Seuss. The lessons, philosophy and morality packed into each of his stories is truly genius. I recently read the read The Zax again and was reminded how apropos it was for a divorce...
Blame is Big in Marriage and Divorce
Blame is a big dynamic in both marriage and divorce. And yet, it almost never moves clients towards their goals. Brené Brown (yes, I am a special fan of hers simply for the use of the accent in her name) does a great job of breaking blame down into what it is at...
Your Day in Family Court May Not Be What You Expect
Reading a recent blog post from the UNC School of Government reminded me that people frequently have misconceptions about what their day in family court will accomplish for them. The post discusses legal authority for a judge's ability to limit the length of your day...
Being Tough in Divorce
What does it mean to be tough? In divorce, most people (including many lawyers) believe that it means "sticking to your guns", never compromising, issuing the bigger threats, puffing more, "big talk", using intimidation. In the name of toughness, people are frequently...
Move Towards Alimony Formulas in North Carolina?
At least in North Carolina, alimony (including post-separation support (PSS)) is one of the least predictable outcomes in family law. There are 15 factors listed in the alimony statute that must be considered, plus a catch all factor. Once those factors have been...