Real Life Stories

“Jessica” and “Martin” were married with two daughters.  Jessica is a physical therapist working three days a week with an income of about $9000 per month and Martin is self-employed owning two corporations with a salary to him of $7,700 per month. Jessica filed for divorce in May 2003 and they get a judgment of…

In our final story in this series, what happens when one spouse doesn’t trust the other one, but still needs him 10. Stacy and Eric Stacy comes from a wealthy family.  Yet she has been very nervous about their finances.  Eric and Stacy have two children together.  When the children were 6 and 8, Stacy…

This story in our series can show you how the cost of litigation can sometimes force cooperation. 9. Marriage of Ali and Fatimah  Ali and Fatimah’s divorce started when Fatimah joined the Shiia Muslim sect. To Ali, a Sunni, that was an ultimate betrayal and insult.  Fatimah has taken their two minor kids to Georgia…

This story deals with litigation when dealing with a hard-line litigation attorney who doesn’t put her client first. 8. Marriage of Karen and Tom Karen and Tom have three sons.  Their oldest  James has physical disabilities.  Karen has been taking him to places and getting rehabilitation support and treatments.  James goes to school and depends…

This story in the series deals with a request for a premarital agreement. 7. Premarital agreement for Cheryl and John Cheryl is a gorgeous and beautiful actress.  She is also 8 months pregnant.  She is getting married to a very famous and successful actor from a very wealthy family.  She comes to me a little…

Next up, what can happen when one spouse doesn’t want the divorce. 6. Jenny and Gary Gary loves Jenny so much and does not want the divorce.  Jenny wants a divorce and they have three children ages 6, 8, and 10.  Gary wants to please Jenny and give her everything she wants.  They are here…

Next story is difficult as it deals with one spouse using the children to hurt the other spouse, but collaborative helped. 5. Marriage of Sarah and Tim Sarah and Tim have a 7 year old daughter Tiffany and a 5 year old son Max.  Sarah has been going on trips for work and leaving the…

No. 4 in our series of stories of couples getting divorced. 4. Jeff and Shirley After 30 years of marriage, Jeff has met his high school sweetheart at a reunion and fallen in love.  Shirley is fuming and angry.  She refused  collaborative process  or mediation.  She has found where Jeff’s girlfriend works and have been…

Continuing with our series of couples and their divorce process … 3. Marriage of Smith Roger wants a divorce from Nancy.  He complains that Nancy does not respond to his emails or texts or phone calls.   She does not keep to promised dates and that drives him crazy.  She takes forever to do anything.  She…

Continuing with our series of true stories about couples who have sought divorces, and what happened during negotiations. 2. Story of Rebecca and John I am in my office with Rebecca.  Rebecca:  I don’t trust him.  He is controlling and a penny pincher and I am sick of being squeezed under his thumb. Me:  Well,…