Attorney Lisa Hughes is a founding partner in one of the largest and most prestigious family law firms in southern California. Between the clients in Lisa’s office, patients in Dr. Jill’s practice, and all those who appeared before Judge Pam in court the three gals had a lot to discuss. How do you make a decision as difficult as divorce? How do you know when your marriage is really and truly over? There is so much to consider—both emotionally and financially—when making this crucial decision. Should you take the step now, wait a little longer, get some professional help? We discuss all the options.
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Maybe you’ve made the decision to divorce or maybe you just want more information about what you can expect financially and with custody/visitation if you do take that step. Remember: a knowledgeable person is an empowered person and we’re all about empowerment. Dr. Jill and Judge Pam ask attorney Lisa Hughes to list the important questions you should ask your divorce lawyer as well as the type of answers you should expect. With fear and uncertainty running rampant—and perhaps your soon-to-be ex making threats about losing your home, your children, and his thinking he can decide how much alimony and child support he gives you—it’s reassuring to hear the real answers about how the divorce process works.
If you’ve been married for quite a while, the idea of being ‘alone’ is daunting. How will you survive financially? Do you have to uproot your kids? Will your children hate you? What if you’ve been married to an unkind person or he had addiction issues? How do you co-parent with him? Are your children emotionally and physically safe with him? How do you deal in the day-to-day activities of being a woman and mom? How do you grieve the loss of such an important relationship and regain your self-worth? Attorney Lisa Hughes, Dr. Jill and Judge Pam have the roadmap for you.