Confirmation bias is a psychological concept associated with scientific research, investigations of crimes, and everyday beliefs. It occurs when a person jumps to a conclusion and then seeks evidence to prove that they are correct, even when they may be wrong. This often occurs in high-conflict divorce cases, which often involve the intense emotions and confusing behavior of one or more people with traits of Cluster B personality disorders (narcissistic, borderline, antisocial, and histrionic)1 as described in some of my prior posts. Confirmation bias can happen about many issues, especially when a child resists or refuses to spend time with […]

Families come in all shapes and sizes, with some having parents who are married, and others involving parents who are separated or even divorced. But it’s not just a child’s relationship with their parents that can change when relationship troubles strike – grandparents may also find themselves facing a tricky situation. So what what rights do they have to visit their grandchildren if a child’s parents have split up or don’t live together anymore? According to gov.uk, you do not have an automatic legal right to see your grandchild if a parent stops you from seeing them. There may however […]

For many divorce attorneys, the busy season starts after the first of the year. Since practically the inception of this blog, I have posted on the phenomenon of the New Year’s Resolution Divorce. For whatever reason, this post has struck a chord and has been well received, cited by other bloggers and caused me to be interviewed to discuss the phenomenon. As such, given that the new year is near, I thought I would share that piece again, updated slightly for the new year. Over the years, I have noted that the number of new clients spikes a few times […]

When you are very much in love and buying a house with your partner for the first time, thinking about what might happen if you ever break up might sound unromantic. But, in reality, it is the sort of pragmatism that could protect both your heart and your money. When Victoria (who asked for her last name to be omitted to protect her identity because she now works as a domestic violence advocate), now 34, moved in with her boyfriend in Hampshire in 2014, she was planning ahead as to how to manage their joint finances if they broke up. […]

D emand for central London office space surged by a quarter this year year despite the continuing popularity of hybrid working, new figures reveal today. Data from property consultants Knight Frank show take up of office space rose by 24% compared with 2021. However, lettings of 10.9 million sq ft were still below the pre-pandemic average of 12.3 million. New energy efficient space was the most sought after with demand up 27%. Knight Frank predicts that the strong trend will continue into next year as there are currently deals under offer for a further 2.8m sq ft of space. On […]

Even in the most amicable divorce cases, the process can be difficult and burdensome for everyone involved. It’s not secret that sometimes, divorce can ruin you financially.  People are often unable to rationally consider an event’s financial repercussions because they are overwhelmed by the intensity of their feelings. Therefore, many individuals make poor financial decisions that have long-lasting consequences. You and your ex probably had joint accounts and shared financial responsibilities during your marriage. These are good habits in a marriage, but if you’re considering divorce, you’ll need to look at your finances and make some tough decisions. People don’t […]

“Monte Carlo” is more than a hotel that used to be on the Las Vegas strip. getty Your first thought when hearing the words “Monte Carlo” might be of the lively Las Vegas strip, a swift roll of dice, or colorful slot machines. While that is one meaning (and albeit, maybe a more exciting one), “Monte Carlo” is also a tool frequently used in the financial industry. Specifically, the Monte Carlo we are talking about here is a statistical model that evaluates the impact that different inputs have on the result of a financial projection–i.e., how decisions you make today […]