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My Dad always said “If you put kids on a balance sheet you would never have them.” He also told me: “What’s having a kid like? It’s like love, you have to experience it for yourself. When you come home from work and that little boy runs up to you and wraps their arms around

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers' recent divorce filing and the wave of high profile breakups this month in Hollywood remind us that marriages can fall apart even with well-meaning, smart couples. Protip: for high-net-worth couples, a solid prenup isn't about distrust—it's about asset and income protection, safeguarding your future and kids from the damage of divorce. Links to much more information and my bestselling divorce book “I Just Want This Done” in bio.

Call from potential client. Ten year relationship. Five year marriage. 9mo old baby. Both are early 30s. Husband plays video games and works from home. She says he's a good dad to the baby. Says he never loved her, is in "emotional affair" with a woman and wants out. I thought about two things; If you wait several years to get married, what's the motivation to marry? If you wait a long time to have kids, you have years of freedom and fun, and your wife only pays attention to you. So a baby seems like the end of the world in comparison. It's not going to be easy. Of course the baby makes things tough for a while. But the rewards are worth it. Also never forget date night.

Great advice! Women are better with their support structures, better at seeking help. Men, we need to offer a hand when it counts.

My biggest tip to new lawyers (and veteran lawyers): Call the client. Just call them. Use. Your. Phone. Not email, not text. Pick up the phone. You’ll understand the case and client better, the client will feel heard. You’ll be much more successful. Saves time too.

Underrated divorce case trick to push a stalled case forward: Notice up the deposition of the other party. Nothing focuses the mind of counsel and client like prepping for a deposition. Often depositions turn into settlement discussions because for the *first* time the other lawyer has to actually learn the file and talk to the client about the case. Reality sets in. Client does not like being under oath. People think about cost-benefit. Sinple. For these and other divorce tips, like that smash button!

New client called to discuss a prenup - nine months before the wedding. That’s how it’s done. Way in advance so you’re not under all of the stress of the wedding (and thinking about prenup stuff while buying the wedding cake).

Jury duty today. We'll see how long it takes to get kicked off if I get selected. Do you know judges? Yes. Have friends in law enforcement? Yes. You're a lawyer? Yes. Ever been involved in a lawsuit? Yes. One where you were the Plaintiff and claimed you were injured? Yes. (Jewel Foods salmonella class action in the 80s of all things). Have you ever been sued? Yes. What kind of law have you practiced? Personal injury (Plaintiff and Defendant), business litigation, biz transactions, appeals, a little criminal defense, divorce. Interesting side note: either one couple here was called for jury duty simultaneously (what are the chances) or they made friends in 18 minutes here - canoodling going on in the waiting room. Ok not kissing but def in each other's personal space...

Call from potential client. Ten year relationship. Five year marriage. 9mo old baby. Both are early 30s. Husband plays video games and works from home. She says he's a good dad to the baby. Says he never loved her, is in "emotional affair" with a woman and wants out. I thought about two things; If you wait several years to get married, what's the motivation to marry? If you wait a long time to have kids, you have years of freedom and fun, and your wife only pays attention to you. So a baby seems like the end of the world in comparison. It's not going to be easy. Of course the baby makes things tough for a while. But the rewards are worth it. Also never forget date night.

Want to battle it out in divorce court? You can pay for your kid’s college - Or you can pay for my kid’s college. Consider collaborative, mediation, or arbitration before litigation.

You can invest in your marriage… Or you can invest in your divorce. The choice is yours.

My Dad always said “If you put kids on a balance sheet you would never have them.” He also told me: “What’s having a kid like? It’s like love, you have to experience it for yourself. When you come home from work and that little boy runs up to you and wraps their arms around

My biggest tip to new lawyers (and veteran lawyers): Call the client. Just call them. Use. Your. Phone. Not email, not text. Pick up the phone. You’ll understand the case and client better, the client will feel heard. You’ll be much more successful. Saves time too.

Underrated divorce case trick to push a stalled case forward: Notice up the deposition of the other party. Nothing focuses the mind of counsel and client like prepping for a deposition. Often depositions turn into settlement discussions because for the *first* time the other lawyer has to actually learn the file and talk to the client about the case. Reality sets in. Client does not like being under oath. People think about cost-benefit. Sinple. For these and other divorce tips, like that smash button!

Warning: romance scammers out there. Ladies, there are "Are we dating the same person?" groups where you can vet people. Also use common sense: If they don't want to meet IRL 🛑🛑🛑🖐🏽 If they are interested in your money 🛑🛑🛑🖐🏽

The best divorce is the one you never have. We invest in maintenance for fitness, We invest in our careers, We invest in maintaining our homes and property… But neglect the maintenance for our marriages. We weren’t taught what we should do to protect our marriages We