There have been numerous news articles predicting or already tracking an increase in the divorce rate. Many attribute this to couples with rocky relationships getting pushed past their breaking point while sheltering in place. Nonetheless, a New York newspaper cites...
Month: May 2020
Signs that a spouse has found someone else
On behalf of Littman Family Law | May 28, 2020 | Divorce
The current living situation for many families means that they have spent a lot of time quarantined together. Ideally, this shared adversity enables the family to grow closer. Still, living, working and sleeping in the same space can mean growing too close for...
What is financial abuse?
On behalf of Littman Family Law | May 22, 2020 | Family Law
Couples often divorce because of money. It may be a matter where there are disagreements about spending and lifestyle versus how much to put towards retire or other long-term financial goals. Ideally, these are issues to be discussed before marriage or as it becomes...
Couples face challenges when in quarantine
On behalf of Littman Family Law | May 20, 2020 | Family Law
One outgrowth of living and working from home more or less 24/7 is that some families have been able to slow down and reconnect with each other. School activities and sports are on hold, while puzzles and board games have made a comeback.Conversely, all this together...
Keeping track of kids’ possessions can be challenging
On behalf of Littman Family Law | May 13, 2020 | Family Law
Every parent has at least a handful of stories about their children losing or leaving behind a treasured item. Sometimes it was something valuable like a laptop in their school bag, and sometimes it was a stuffed bear. Regardless of the value of the item, this can be...
Coping strategies for cooped up couples
On behalf of Littman Family Law | May 12, 2020 | Family Law
It may seem like a dream to be home with spouse or partner, but some couples embrace the “absence makes the heart grow fonder” paradox. All this togetherness can make it more complicated, and it may seem like adding gasoline to the fire if there are a couple of kids...
Celebrating Mothers Day in 2020
On behalf of Littman Family Law | May 12, 2020 | Family Law
Mother’s Day for families with divorced parents can be a delicate dance. Regardless of the state of the parents’ relationship, mothers still deserve all the appropriate forms of recognition as the mother of your children. In the past, the ex-spouse could encourage the...
Domestic violence a growing concern amid quarantine
On behalf of Littman Family Law | May 6, 2020 | Divorce
Many families have enjoyed their uninterrupted time together in quarantine. However, there is a growing concern that the stress of the times mixed with tenuous relationships and tight quarters could lead to an uptick in domestic violence in homes not safe for spouses...
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