Divorce: Accepting What You Cannot Change

Divorce: Accepting What You Cannot Change

As a practicing marital and family law attorney in Clearwater, Florida, for over 34 years, I often encounter clients who are in crisis.  This can take various forms.  One common experience for people going through divorce is the acceptance of some part of life that is...
The Effects of a Stressful Divorce

The Effects of a Stressful Divorce

Dozens of studies show that stress compromises the immune system.  Therefore, it stands to reason that divorce puts anyone dissolving a marriage at some risk of disease.  The more stressful the divorce, the more likely it is that illness will follow. Stress was first...
How Children Cope With Their Parents’ Divorce

How Children Cope With Their Parents’ Divorce

As a matrimonial attorney in Clearwater, Florida, I regularly encounter clients who are dealing with the grief that accompanies a divorce. I encourage clients to consult with mental health professionals, as needed, to help them handle the various emotions experienced...
The Changing Face of Marriage

The Changing Face of Marriage

In the 1950’s and the 1960’s the average American bride was too young to consume alcohol at her own wedding.  In 1972, 87% of French women aged between 30 and 34 were married. Times have changed.  These days just 43% of French women in their early 30s are married.  In...