Why You Shouldn’t Let Your Attorney Take Over Your Divorce

by Tre Morgan | Sep 30, 2018 | Children's Issues in Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, General, Negotiation, Separation Agreements

“I hear and I forget.  I see and I remember.  I do and I understand.” – Confucius Divorce is often a confusing, anxious time.  People often report feeling as if they are the mercy of “the system”,  the law, their spouse, the attorneys, or...

Being Divorced, But Not Broken

by Tre Morgan | Sep 23, 2018 | Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, General, Protecting Kids

I received a message from a former client recently that reinforced and clarified for me why I focus my practice on helping people handle their divorce outside of an adversarial model. She indicated that now a year after their divorce her ex-husband comes to her home...

The Losses Avoided

by Tre Morgan | Aug 10, 2018 | Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Financial Issues, General, Protecting Kids

Divorce involves loss.  That is an inescapable reality of the changes that come with the end of a marriage. Human nature is to weigh losses heavier than gains.  We have a natural psychological tendency to focus on what we may lose, as opposed to what we stand to gain....

Attorneys as Peacemakers; Or, Why I Do What I Do

by Tre Morgan | Jun 30, 2016 | Collaborative Divorce, General, Negotiation, Protecting Kids

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

by Tre Morgan | May 2, 2016 | Collaborative Divorce, Communication, Divorce, General Family Law, Negotiation, Separation Agreements

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...

Your Day in Family Court May Not Be What You Expect

by Tre Morgan | Mar 21, 2016 | Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, General, General Family Law

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...