Author Archives: Stacey Schmidt

Domestic Violence Divorce

Divorcing an Abusive Husband

If you are in an abusive marriage, getting out could possibly mean the difference between life and death. Intimate partner violence happens regardless of age, race, gender, socioeconomic class, physical abilities, or sexual orientation. In the United States, 50% of women have experienced some form of aggression by a partner in their lifetime. What’s more, information compiled by the American Psychological Association shows that, each day, an average of at least three women are murdered by husbands or boyfriends. Here’s what you can do to leave your abusive husband.

Post-Nuptial Agreements: A Lesson from Frank Mccourt

Business Decisions & Divorce In 2004, Frank McCourt purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers. At the same time, Frank McCourt entered into a postnuptial agreement with wife Jamie McCourt. Jamie intended for the agreement to protect her separately-titled assets from her husband’s business creditors. In 2007, Jamie retained a California estate attorney who discovered that Jamie […]

Guide: Divorce Mediation Utah

The moments, days, or possibly even the years leading up to a divorce can be quite tumultuous. The divorce process also tends to be stressful in and of itself. Because of this, it’s imperative that divorcing couples understand the steps involved in filing and carrying out a divorce. To make the process as simple as […]