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The short answer is that you need to call a lawyer. And, don’t put it off.  There may be deadlines so if you do not respond on time, you may lose your chance. If you call my offices, we’ll schedule an appointment for you to confidentially discuss your case. We’ll give you time to explain [..] The post HELP! I think I am getting divorced and I don’t even know where to start! appeared first on Rostad Law, LLC.

Many years ago, a mentor in family law told me that in divorce the opposite of love isn’t hate, it’s indifference. What did she mean by that?? I think she meant that in your post-divorce life, you don’t have to be ruled by emotion every time your ex-spouse does something that might otherwise send you [..] The post The Opposite of Love Isn’t Hate appeared first on Rostad Law, LLC.

Parenting is hard but great parenting on the heels of a stressful divorce probably feels completely unattainable. Why is that?  Because divorce was an emotional roller coaster for you.  You’re completely wiped out and you feel like you have nothing left to give. Chances are that your kids also felt like the divorce was an [..] The post Great Parenting After the Divorce – Read on to learn how! appeared first on Rostad Law, LLC.

Getting divorced is the second most stressful life event a person can experience, and it’s second only to a parent experiencing the death of their child.  Divorce is stressful for many reasons one of which is the financial impact it has on everyone. A common question that people ask us – sometimes before they even [..] The post How Much Will My Divorce Cost? appeared first on Rostad Law, LLC.

Back to school is right around the corner. If you’re recently divorced, or not so recently divorced, here’s some tips to ace sending your kid back to school: Use an App. Agree with your ex-spouse to use an app to communicate important school activities with each other.  Apps are great – especially if you’re still [..] The post Tips for Sending Your Kid Back to School, Post-Divorce appeared first on Rostad Law, LLC.

Some clients ask us whether we represent men or women in divorces, primarily.  It’s a fair question and one that you may want to ask any lawyer you consider hiring.  Our practice is truly about 50-50 in that we represent men in divorces about as often as we represent women.  In the case of same-sex [..] The post Know Your Lawyer appeared first on Rostad Law, LLC.

It is possible to get a divorce without an attorney. If your divorce is mutually agreeable, civil, and fairly simple, you can do it without an attorney. Start by having a frank discussion with your spouse about how you both see this divorce proceeding. If you can agree on all the terms of the divorce, [..] The post All I want is a Simple Divorce. Do I Really Need an Attorney? appeared first on Rostad Law, LLC.