by Emily A. Konicek | Jan 12, 2026 | Divorce
When you go through a divorce, dividing retirement accounts can quickly become one of the most complex parts of the divorce process. This is where a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) plays a critical role in retirement and divorce. A QDRO is a court order that...
by Emily A. Konicek | Dec 9, 2025 | Divorce
Surrogacy and divorce each come with complex legal frameworks, but when they intersect, the issues can multiply quickly. As more families turn to gestational and traditional surrogacy, disputes over legal parentage, custody, and financial responsibility are becoming...
by Emily A. Konicek | Nov 13, 2025 | Divorce
When mental illness intersects with divorce, the process can become uniquely complex, emotionally, legally, and ethically. While you have every right to seek freedom and stability, navigating a divorce when one partner struggles with mental health requires care,...
by Emily A. Konicek | Oct 7, 2025 | Divorce
In today’s hyper-connected world, social media doesn’t just document your life; it can reshape it, especially during a divorce. From Instagram posts to private DMs, what you share (or what others share about you) can become admissible evidence in court. Judges and...
by Emily A. Konicek | Sep 10, 2025 | Divorce
Divorcing a spouse who struggles with substance abuse is more than ending a marriage; it’s protecting yourself, your children, and your future. Addiction can complicate every aspect of the process, from custody to finances, and may require urgent safety...
by Emily A. Konicek | Aug 13, 2025 | Divorce
Parental alienation occurs when one parent actively works to damage or sever a child’s relationship with the other parent, often during or after a custody dispute. Legally, it’s recognized as a form of emotional manipulation that can affect child custody decisions. As...
