Divorce Newsletter

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March 2010

  1. Finance
    Surviving divorce during recession
    How to prepare yourself to deal with the financial realities of divorce — especially in this tough economy.
    Keeping your divorce costs down 
    Judge Lynn Toler to share some advice on how you can keep divorce costs down
  2. Divorce
    The secret to a successful divorce
    According to this Family Court Judge, the answer to a "good divorce" is simpler than most people — including most Judges — think.
  3. Parentings
    An approach to resolving child access
    Maximize your parental time while yielding to the best interests of the children.
  4. Health and Well Being
    How to quiet your mind
    Tame tension during your divorce to reduce your stress level and help you get through the process.

February 2010

  1. Relationship
    Divorce prevention 
    Valentine's Days tips from DivorceMagazine.com.
  2. Legal
    Divorce versus annulment
    Learn the differences between a divorce, a legal annulment and a religious annulment.
  3. Parent Alienation
    A family’s heartbreak: a parent’s introduction to parental alienation 
    In a healthy divorce both parents help the child through the divorce as equals.
  4. Emotional Wellness
    Divorce and your emotional needs: what you should know to survive your divorce 
    Some of the most difficult stages involve emotional growth and balance.
  5. Finance
    Avoiding financial disaster

January 2010

  1. Considering Divorce
    Should You Stay or Go?
    The clue often lies in the reason you have for wanting to stay married.
  2. Finance
    What you should know about QDROS
    The top four mistakes people make when it comes to QDROs.
  3. Parenting
    Once You've Told Your Children about the Divorce
    Learn some guidelines for helping children best adjust to the changes a divorce will bring in the early days.
  4. Legal
    The Bifurcated Divorce
    If you and your spouse want to end the marriage immediately, but still have issues that are not yet satisfied in the settlement agreement, you may seek a bifurcated divorce.
  5. Parenting and Stepfamilies
    The Parent Left Behind
    Here's how to make it easier for the parent staying home.

December 2009

  1. Finance
    In Debt?? - Getting Your Finances Back on Track
    Get control of your finances and debts, its up to you to manage.
  2. Divorce Recovery
    Life after Divorce: The power of acceptance
    The power of acceptance Acceptance is the most important and most difficult step we must take toward releasing the past and beginning a new chapter of life.
  3. Parenting and Stepfamilies
    Is It Wise to Save Money and Vacation Together?
    How two parents can vacation together with the children after a separation.
  4. Legal/child custody
    Who Decides: You or the Judge?
    Be aware that when you take child issues to court, you are turning over control to a judge who doesn't know you or your children.
  5. Holiday Tips
    Holiday tips for divorced parents
    An interview with Dan Couvrette, Publisher of Divorce Magazine.

November 2009

  1. Divorce Recovery Divorce Ceremony:
    A Healing Way to Begin Life Anew
    A healing and constructive way to honor divorce as a rite of passage is through a personalized and meaningful ceremony.
  2. Holiday/parenting:
    Two Homes for the Holidays
    How to deal with your children's anxieties over celebrating holidays with separated parents.
  3. Divorce Lawyers:
    How to Evaluate a Lawyer
    Some useful questions to ask when deciding which lawyer to use.
  4. Relationship:
    The Good Divorce
    The simple truth is that while there are bad divorces, there are also good ones.
  5. Finance :
    Divorce Put You Into Debt? Consider Debt Management
    Debt management can help you regain your financial balance, so you can make thoughtful choices.

October 2009

  1. Advice From A Judge:
    Observe courtroom etiquette.
    This judge wants you to know a bit of etiquette in advance to help you ease your worries about making a gaffe.
  2. New service/parenting:
    New computer program lets parents tell bedtime stories while absent 
    Available online Oct 7.
  3. Finance:
    Love, money, and the blended family
    How to manage a relationship that comes with financial liabilities from a previous divorce.
  4. Relationship:
    Seeking marriage counseling
    Here are some of the reasons why couples seek marriage counseling.
  5. Children and Divorce:
    When did childhood get to be so stressful?
    Appreciate your child's situation and be the adults.

September 2009

  1. Divorce Law/Family Law:
    Divorce versus Annulment
    Learn the differences between divorce and annulment.
  2. Financial:
    Divorce, Recession Style
    The way that couples -- and the professionals assisting them -- are dealing with divorce has had to change dramatically to keep up with today's financial realities.
  3. Separation/Divorce Process:
    Contested or Uncontested
    Here's an overview of the contested and.uncontested divorce process.
  4. Parenting and Stepfamilies:
    Reconcilable Differences: Forgive Us Our Trespasses
    Learn how to re-build relationships after separation/divorce.
  5. Divorce Therapy:
    Divorce Therapy for Parents: How to help your children
    Divorce is hard for your children, here are some suggestion to help you help your children.

August 2009

  1. Advice from Judge Toler
    The wisdom to know the difference
    In order to navigate the legal system successfully, you have to understand (and come to terms with) what it can and cannot do.
  2. Divorce Law/Family Law
    Don't get hung up on fairness
    Learn why this judge says: In divorce court, arguing about whether something is fair is usually a waste of time.
  3. Divorce Recovery
    Life after Divorce: The power of acceptance
    The acceptance of your reality, with no illusions or personal interpretations or filters involves giving up blame, resentment, and regret.
  4. Divorce Mediation
    Emotional issues and negotiation skills
    Questions and answers on how to overcome emotions that interfere with negotiations; how to make trade-offs so that you get what you really want etc.
  5. Parenting and Stepfamilies
    The key to divorced parents helping their children through economically stressful times: work together
    Learn how to communicate your changing financial circumstances to your children by working together with your spouse.

July 2009

  1. Health/Well Being
    The transformative power of self-care
    Self-care is about nurturing yourself on all levels -- physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually -- so you can live, love, and parent optimally.
  2. Financial
    Making your case for spousal support
    Many states and provinces consider your marital standard of living and your pre-divorce lifestyle as major factors in awarding spousal support.
  3. Children and Divorce
    In the best interest of the child.
    Divorce can be nasty business, but no matter how angry you are at your spouse, it's no excuse to involve your children in the nastiness.
  4. Divorce Lawyer
    A solid relationship with your divorce attorney
    What your lawyer needs and expects from you and what you should expect from your lawyer.
  5. Parenting
    Parenting pitfalls
    Common warning signs that you need help before your children become casualties of your divorce.

June 2009

  1. Divorce Law
    The Divorce Process - Part IV: Issues to deal with and the divorce Judgment
    A basic guide to the legal process behind ending your marriage, Part IV: The issues you need to deal with and the Judgment.
  2. Health/Well Being 
    Pieces of you
    Identifying and filling the "missing pieces" is the key to finding the life and love you want.
  3. Financial Planning/Investment
    Suddenly Single: Insurance Factors for Single Parents
    As a single head of the household, it is critical to have periodic evaluations of your insurance coverage to ensure that your children are protected and financially secure at all times.
  4. Infidelity
    How to Earn Forgiveness and Rebuild Trust after Betrayal
    Learn how the damage of infidelity can be undone.
  5. Parental Alienation Syndrome
    Am I a Parent Alienator?
    Take this test online and find out if you alienate your children against your ex.

May 2009

  1. Children and Divorce
    Telling Your Kids: Preparing for Your Children's Responses
    Prepare yourself for the different kinds of emotional reactions your children may have after you tell them about your divorce.
  2. Health/Well Being
    Anger Management
    Now that it's over, it's okay to feel angry.
  3. Parenting & Step-Families
    Check, Please! Don't give up on your parenting responsibilities
    It is best to exercise some logic and good judgment when it comes to your children and your household during your divorce.
  4. Divorce Law
    Divorce Process - Part III: Litigation and negotiation
    A basic guide to the legal process behind ending your marriage.
  5. Divorce Recovery
    Bootcamp for the broken-hearted
    Here's a look at the stages of a broken heart -- and some tips on mending your heart and moving on.


 April 2009

  1. Children and Divorce
    Telling your kids: helping your kids cope over time
    After you've told your children about your divorce plans, you must keep your promises to them about what life would be like in the future.
  2. Divorce Law
    Divorce process - Part II: Preparing discovery
    A basic guide to the legal process behind ending your marriage.
  3. Financial Planning/Investment
    I am overwhelmed with debt and bills from my divorce. What can I do?
    Putting off handling your finance after the divorce can lead to sleepless nights and expensive mistakes.
  4. Health/Well Being
    Building a wonderful you
    Learn how to embrace and accept yourself
  5. Relationships
    Reconcilable Differences: No More Secrets
    A story of how two committed parents can have a good relationship with each other and their extended families regardless of the reason for the divorce.

March 2009

  1. Divorce Law
    The Divorce Process
    Seek proper information and advice before you agree on the terms of your temporary order as they can impact the final outcome of your divorce.
  2. Children and Divorce
    How to Help Your Child Through a Divorce
    Children's reactions to separation and divorce are greatly influenced by their parents' reactions. Help yourself so you can help your children.
  3. Financial Planning/Investment
    Where Credit's Due
    How to protect your all-important credit score during divorce
  4. Infidelity
    Frequently Asked Questions About Infidelity
    These FAQs cover statistics on infidelity, signs of infidelity, and its impact on a relationship.
  5. Parental Alienation
    Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome
    Learn to identify the patterns of alienation and it is possible for alienation to be reversed.

February 2009

  1. Financial Planning/Investment
    Dividing Marital Property
    Here's how to deal with complex financial or property issues in a divorce.
  2. Children and Divorce
    Creating Clarity from Chaos
    With its new rules and routines, divorce can bring disorder to any domicile. Here's how to bring structure back to your family life.
  3. Relationships
    It's a Date
    Getting ready to re-enter the dating scene? Here's a light-hearted look at the rules of engagement after divorce.
  4. Divorce Lawyers
    Working with Your Attorney to Get the Best Results Possible
    A rundown of what to provide for your lawyer to help him create the best settlement for you.
  5. Considering divorce
    Get Clear If You Should Stay Or Go
    Here's how to figure out if your relationship is workable and worth saving.

January 2009

  1. Parenting & Step-Families
    Ten Tips for Divorcing Parents
    Divorce is never easy on kids, but there are many ways caring parents can help lessen the impact of their break-up on their children.
  2. Health/Well Being
    Your Emotional Divorce and Recovery Attitude
    Learn how your attitude affects your life.
  3. Legal
    Orderly Justice: The Phases of a Divorce Trial
    Prepare yourself for the 8 phases of a divorce trial
  4. Divorce Lawyers
    The Full-Service Lawyer
    What you get in the gold-plated divorce
  5. Divorce Mediation
    The Benefits of Divorce Mediation
    How the mediation process can diffuse the conflict and improve communication in your divorce.

 

Jane-Ashley McMillan - Family Law Specialist
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As an experienced Plano family law and divorce attorney, Ms. McMillan understands that financial difficulties often go hand-in-hand with marital ones. Her law office accepts all major credit cards and she works with clients to keep attorneys' fees and costs reasonable by making sure that her time is used as efficiently as possible.

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From her Plano, Texas, law office, Jane-Ashley McMillan represents individuals in family law and in divorce-related concerns. She serves clients from throughout Collin County and Dallas County including those from cities such as Dallas, Plano, Allen, Frisco, Carrollton, Garland, Richardson and McKinney. Ms. McMillan is also licensed to practice law in the state of South Carolina.

From her Plano, Texas, law office, Jane-Ashley McMillan represents individuals in family law and in divorce-related concerns. She serves clients from throughout Collin County and Dallas County including those from cities such as Dallas, Plano, Allen, Frisco, Carrollton, Garland, Richardson and McKinney. Ms. McMillan is also licensed to practice law in the state of South Carolina.