Katherine E. Miller 
What happens when the court awards you custody, but your child wants to live with your ex? As a divorce attorney, I have seen this happen. When a teenager wants to live with the non-custodial parent, it can feel hurtful, sad, disappointing and stressful. When Can a Child Choose Where They Want to Live? There … Read more
Have you ever heard the term “divorce month?” January, “Divorce Month” is the month when divorce lawyers commonly report a marked increase in inquiries about divorce. Some attorneys even see a rise of as much as 25-30 percent. Supporting anecdotal reports of a January surge, a Google Trend search of “divorce lawyer“ shows that January and July have been a peak for the search term for the past five years. What‘s going on? Why is January “Divorce Month?” Here are … Read more
When parents are getting divorced, the children or even just one child may start taking sides with one or the other, even if you’ve tried to keep them out of it. So, what do you do when a child is taking sides in a divorce, and even worse, when your ex is doing nothing to … Read more
Are you going through a divorce after 30 years of marriage or more? Did you stay with your spouse far longer than you should have? Now that you’ve finally pulled the plug and the divorce is actually happening, you may be surprised to find yourself feeling emotional, unsettled, and intimidated by the single life that … Read more
I have a dear old friend who I value for her willingness to ask me hard questions and tell me the truth no matter what. Of course, I appreciate the support of all my friends, but I know I can trust this friend not to try to make me feel better, but rather to help … Read more
Sometimes in divorce negotiations, whether in mediation or collaborative sessions, one of the parties gets upset or feels unappreciated or insulted. Or they can’t believe what the other person said and feel very strong emotions, so they get up and storm out. What Exactly is A Storm Out? The storm out is a physical, non-verbal … Read more
I frequently meet with new clients shortly after they or their spouse have revealed or discovered an affair in their marriage. Divorce after an affair is always a painful situation for everyone involved. Emotions run high. On one hand there is anger, hurt, and grief. On the other hand might be guilt, shame, and displaced … Read more
The beginning of a new year is a time for reflection, renewal, healing, and moving forward. But if you’re marriage is on the rocks, it may also be time to answer a pivotal question: Is your marriage worth saving in 2023 or are there signs a marriage cannot be saved? What to consider before making … Read more
Co-parenting with a narcissist seems like an impossibility. But, truthfully you’re not really going to be parenting with them, it’s more like you’re going to be parenting around them. There’s a difference between co-parenting, and parallel parenting. With someone who has strong narcissistic tendencies, it’s almost impossible to co-parent. Why Is It So Hard Parenting … Read more
When clients are going through a divorce, I find that oftentimes they are focused on getting through it and getting it over with. In other words, the urgency to get past what feels like a crisis becomes the biggest priority. While I certainly understand that mindset, I urge clients to look at the big picture; … Read more
Divorce is a time when emotions are high, and when people are experiencing so many different — often competing — feelings, which are continually changing. For example, you can go from being very sad one morning to experiencing hopeful thoughts in the afternoon, only to be consumed by fear in the evening. Among the many … Read more
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