High-conflict divorce: Tips from the trenches

By Steve Benmor (May 14, 2024, 12:30 PM EDT) -- Some spouses who are separating seek out the most aggressive lawyer for their divorce. This is because, in the field of family law, where clients’ emotions run high, they are often insecure, scared and worried that their spouse will take advantage of them. In fact, some spouses even threaten to do just that. Which is why some spouses think they need an aggressive lawyer and then demand that the lawyer be aggressive....