Richard Shannon

If you have children, preserving a relationship with dignity and mutual respect after separation is important for the healthy development of your children. The most harmful part of separation for children is conflict among the parents and other care-takers. A coupleship ends with a "separation" whether married or have lived together as domestic partners. Separation usually means one partner … [Read more...] about The Importance of Preserving Relationships Post Divorce/Separation

Traditional holidays are coming up soon! Assuming you have a court order, you should review the possession schedule in your order. Remember, most Orders allow the parent to tailor the possession schedule to the needs of the families by mutual written agreement. If you want to follow the default schedule in the order, then get clear on when the exchanges are to take place. Christian Holidays … [Read more...] about Planning for the Holidays

There are many misconceptions that people have about divorce.  Do you need a lawyer or can you do it on your own? Do you need to physically separate before starting? When and how should you tell your spouse? What happens with minor children? What will happen to property? Who pays the debts? What will it cost? Is what you know about divorce incorrect? Some misconceptions are caused by … [Read more...] about 5 Common Misconceptions About Divorce

How can your children’s voice best be heard in a divorce? You have minor children. You are facing the possibility of going through a divorce. You are probably experiencing a lot of anxiety or out-right fear. Maybe you have no idea how a court proceeding will go or what a judge might do. Maybe you fear that the other parent will try to take advantage of you or manipulate the situation to his/her … [Read more...] about How to Assure You and Your Children are Heard in a Divorce