Oregon Legal Research Blog
Al Nye The Lawyer Guy posted on A Dozen Things To Consider Before Filing For Divorce. I might have missed it but for Diana Skaggs’s Blawg Review #101 debut:
“You know the numbers. It’s projected right now that about half of all new marriages end up in divorce. It’s a horrible statistic that doesn’t begin to suggest the emotional and financial strain that it puts on families. Other than the death of your spouse, divorce is probably the most stressful event you’ll ever face. I’ve had women discussing their divorce in my office become violently ill. I’ve seen hardened fishermen cry in open court during their divorce hearing. Make no mistake – divorce is hell.
So what have I learned after being a lawyer for nearly 30 years and helping many folks go through this difficult process? If you believe that a divorce is in your future, here are 12 things think about …” Got to Al Nye for the rest.