Unfortunately, more than 40% of marriages in the U.S. will end in divorce. Divorce can be financially and emotionally devastating and especially stressful for children involved. If you are faced with the prospect of divorce, it is in your family’s best interest to...
Month: May 2020
What is divorce arbitration?
The divorce process is often time-consuming, requiring you and your spouse to make room in your schedules for court appearances over weeks or months. Divorce is also emotionally stressful, especially if you have to discuss your marital issues in front of a courtroom. ...
Does mediation make sense for your divorce?
If you and your spouse are pursuing an amicable divorce, going through litigation may not make sense. No matter what your feelings are toward each other, you may both be clear communicators and able to work together. If you have children, you may want to avoid a...
Work, disability and SSD in the age of COVID-19
From New London to Los Angeles and beyond, the world has shut down to contain and fight the COVID-19 virus. The global lockdown has upended life for billions who now find themselves isolated in their homes. While the isolation of self-quarantine and the anxiety of...
Proceeding with divorce when the courts are closed
There are times where a national or local emergency can cause the courts to shut down for a time. If you are filing for divorce, this may be less than ideal. When you are in this situation, you may wonder what actions you can take to keep your divorce moving forward,...
Suisman Shapiro staff pitches in to help neighbors in need
Suisman Shapiro employees donated a car full of food supplies for the Gemma Moran Food Center/United Way. The initiative was coordinated by Ray Baribeault and Joanna Lazarus in an effort to help our neighbors through this difficult time. Thanks so much to all who...
What do you mean I don’t have enough insurance?
In our personal injury practice we frequently deal with clients injured in automobile accidents. Frequently (and sadly), we often have to explain to severely injured people that their insurance may be inadequate to compensate them for their injuries. Thus, part of our...
