Part I: The Effects of Divorce - Spouses

Carl F. Wand, Esq.
Senior Partner, Wand Powers & Goody, LLP

Most people entering into the divorce or separation process understand that there will be an end to the marriage, a change in the relationship between each parent and his/her children, a change in finances, and a change in relationships with extended family and friends. However, it [...]

Reassuring the Children

Carl F. Wand, Esq.
Senior Partner, Wand Powers & Goody, LLP

Children should always be reassured they will still have two parents to love and that they still have two parents who love them. Ideally this could be accomplished in a family setting. However, if great difficulty exists in communication within your family, a divorce counselor or [...]

Communicating Your Decision to Divorce

Carl F. Wand, Esq.
Senior Partner, Wand Powers & Goody, LLP

Telling the Family

Once the decisions have been made to get a divorce or separation and it’s been decided how you’re going to proceed, it becomes important to consider communicating with other family members and friends.

The most important people to communicate with first, are your children. [...]

The Successful Divorce

Carl F. Wand, Esq.
Senior Partner, Wand Powers & Goody, LLP

The successful divorce is one in which both parties feel they have been heard, and have had an opportunity to have input in the formulation of the divorce agreement. A sense of fairness and equality usually predominates even through the pain. The terms of the agreement [...]

The Unsuccessful Divorce

Carl F. Wand, Esq.
Senior Partner, Wand Powers & Goody, LLP

Millions of Americans have become the victims of unsuccessful divorces. The unsuccessful divorce is one which devastates the family financially and/or emotionally. It leads to ongoing conflict because of dissatisfaction with the divorce agreement. It often results in continued harassment, litigation, or unfulfilled obligations such as [...]