In the first episode of a four-part series, Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout and divorce attorney Drew Williams discuss how a guy should respond once his wife has told him she is considering divorce. Divorce takes a lot of men by surprise, and the shock of the situation can lead to many costly mistakes that have ramifications for years. Mr. Trout and Mr. Williams provide some tips and strategies in those initial days of the divorce…

It can creep into your mind. Something can trigger the thought, and suddenly, a rush of feelings from the divorce experience surface, causing you to relive the emotional rollercoaster. You are forced to relive the stress of having to spend the money necessary to have proper legal representation, and you are forced to relive the pain of letting go of the person that you vowed to spend your life with. This complicated assortment of…

Question: Do I stand to gain anything from a fault-based divorce as opposed to a no-fault divorce? (more…)