Over 95% of all divorce cases settle without having to go to trial.  That is very good news.  Trials can really take a toll on your family’s wealth, health, and happiness.  For those couples that have to go to trial, having solid counsel is critical. But what does a couple do who wants to avoid …

Does the type of job you have make it more likely that you will end up divorced?  Well, according to a study at Radford University, that might be the case. The study found that some professions do in fact have a higher rate of divorce than others.  And although some critics of the study have …

Many people want to know how much it may cost to get divorced, and when making that determination, there are three areas of costs that should be considered:  the financial costs, the time costs, and the emotional costs.   Each of these costs should be weighed and considered when deciding whether and how you want your …

There are benefits to Divorce Mediation. For many couples, it can save them time, money, and aggravation. But Divorce Mediation is not right for everyone. At Lyons & Associates, P.C., we specialize in all aspects of matrimonial and family law, and when our clients ask us about mediation, here is what we say. In order …