10 Sep

Posted at 07:00h in Child Custody, Child Support, collaborative divorce, communications, couples, Divorce, Family, Mediation of Family Law Issues, mental health, Parental Rights, Parenting, relationships, single parenting by
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By Tonya Graser Smith I want to talk about grandparents. We honored them on Sunday with Grandparents Day – and with good reason. Grandparents are special. Growing up I’ll never forget the 1:1 time I had with my grandparents during summertime visits to New York and Connecticut....

09 Sep

Posted at 07:00h in communications, couples, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Family, marriage, Mediation of Family Law Issues, Parenting, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, relationships by
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By Kate Kovats I grew up watching courtroom procedurals like “Perry Mason” and “Law and Order,” As soon as my ballerina phase ended, I set my sights on being a lawyer. Fast forward to now, I’m a practicing family law attorney, and there are a few...

12 Jun

Posted at 06:48h in Child Custody, Child Support, collaborative divorce, Collaborative Law, communications, couples, Divorce, Family, Intervenor (Non-Parent) Custody Rights, marriage, Mediation of Family Law Issues, Parental Rights, Parenting, relationships, single parenting by
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By Tonya Graser Smith Who knows best? Mom or Dad? Last month we celebrated moms with Mother’s Day, and now it’s time to honor dads with Father’s Day. Of course, we hold Mom and Dad in high esteem all year long. We believe each knows what’s best...

21 Sep

Posted at 08:57h in Child Custody, Collaborative Law, Divorce, Mediation of Family Law Issues, Parental Rights, Parenting, Post-Separation Support and Alimony, single parenting, Work-Life Balance by
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By Tonya Graser Smith My days revolve around family. I practice family law and tend to my own family of four. It’s funny, but when I decompress after a long day, I enjoy watching TV shows about … well, families. Every kind of family. Much-needed downtime...