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My Spouse Doesn't Want A Divorce, But I Do.
It doesn’t matter whether you are a man or a woman. If you find yourself wanting a divorce when getting divorced is the last thing your...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.


Understanding Your Child's Needs and Behaviors During Separation
Most children do come to terms with their parents’ separation and adjust to changes in family life. Your child needs time to grieve the...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.


SPRING FORWARD IN YOUR LIFE AFTER DIVORCE
Those who have survived it say that divorce can be the worst and the best thing that's ever happened to you. It's tough in the beginning,...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.


Bird Nesting—What is it and is it right for your family?
While we would all agree that the breakup of a marriage can be distressing for everyone involved, the breakdown of the relationship...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.


Taking control of Valentine's Day before and after your divorce
The single most important thing you need to ensure a good Valentine’s Day is not a new husband or wife. It’s the decision to take control...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.


Negotiating Your Divorce
Over the past 31 years, I have mediated the divorces of thousands of couples, and one thing I know for sure is …negotiating your divorce...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.


Communication breakdown with your Ex? There’s an App for that.
Divorce or Separation can be a difficult time for partners and their children. Finding a way to communicate politely and respectfully...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.


Read This Before You Text Your Ex
The journey through a divorce or separation brings a range of emotions from shock, fear, anger relief and eventual acceptance. Combine...
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How to Propose Mediation or Collaboration to Your Spouse
So you have just learned there is a new kinder, gentler, less expensive why to get divorced using either the collaborative or mediation...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.


Divorce: The Process Can Impact The Outcome.
How you get from being married to divorced is a process and this process can figure into the final outcome. I strongly believe and...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.


When Divorcing, Who You Listen To Really Matters.
While there may sometimes be similarities between your divorce and someone else’s, comparing your own situation with another can sometimes l
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Remember to take a breath
I give this advice to all my new clients and then remind them to take a moment and take a breath during divorce proceedings. Some clients...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.


When Do You Really Need A Lawyer?
I get asked, on a regularly basis, “Do I really need a lawyer”? for any number of issues. When I answer yes, some folks scoff and say it...
Laura L. Van Tassel


Divorce And Your Egg Nest
One of the most difficult aspects of ending a marriage is figuring out how to divide your assets. Almost universally I am asked why do I...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq., LLC.


Dividing Your Property During Divorce
Everyone knows divorce is emotional situation, but it can also wreak havoc on your finances. One of the many decisions the two of you...
Laura Van Tassel


Alimony and The New Tax Code. "It’s Complicated".
Alimony and the new Tax Code The alimony deduction that has been in the tax code since 1942 is about to change in 2019. The deadline for...
Laura Van Tassel


Nothing Says Love Like A Pre-Nuptial Agreement
It’s February, love is in the air. You are in love. Your partner’s happiness and security are important to you and you want to protect...
Laura Van Tassel


How to protect your pet from an uncertain future if you aren’t here.
No one likes to think about their own death or lengthy disability, whether untimely or not when you have a pet you really need to make...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.


Hope for same sex couples facing the unknown as Trump takes office.
Many people are feeling full of angst and fear as we face a new president and new administration. I understand and see the fear that this...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.


Divorce and Children: Avoid The Holiday Nightmare
The holidays are here! Some folks love to plan and others, not so much – but when you are separating or divorcing planning for where the...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.


You have decided to divorce. Now What?
The difficult decision has been made to divorce, now is the time to assess where you want to be, as you move from married and now back to...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.


The choice to divorce
The choice to divorce is always a subjective, personal decision. No one can tell you exactly what the future holds. It may bring the man...
Laura L. Van Tassel, Esq.
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