In the School of Life, a relationship breakup can be one of our greatest teachers. You may find that the decision to end your relationship is more difficult than the decision to start one. Why? When you begin a relationship, you likely are filled with positive feelings about your future...

Forgiving your former spouse or yourself may seem impossible, but it’s not. Forgiveness is actually something you do for yourself and your children. Divorce and mediation can be difficult processes to endure. The ability to forgive will lighten the emotional burden you are carrying and make it...

Here is a presentation on some of the available options for a married couple that think it's time to get a divorce.   Divorce options

Legal separation is very similar to a divorce with one very important distinction - that the parties remain legally married.  You must file the same documents that you would for a divorce, pay the same fees to the court, and have your spouse properly served with a Summons and a Petition, as well...

The most common reason an individual struggles with doing his own divorce is that the paperwork is often confusing and always overwhelming.  Some of the terminology is difficult to understand as well, and failure to mark one little box or submit one single form in a timely manner could result in...

Your marriage is over.  That in itself is extremely stressful and confusing; figuring out what to do next is often overwhelming.  Do you have to hire an attorney?  Perhaps –if the issues pertaining to your divorce are complex, it’s probably the better idea.  Even if your issues are fairly...

FLC attorney Patricia Clark was recently featured in a KCRA report on how social networking websites, such as Facebook, are playing a role in an increasing number of divorces.  Click here to watch the video.

The parent-child relationship is one of the most important, life-changing bonds you’ll ever have. Making wise decisions regarding parenting is critical for you and your children. Parents want the best for their children, but divorce and relationship breakups happen every day which can cause...