Susan Katz Keating
2007-12-19 11:25:13
There is more to this issue than the quick presentation it gets here. A larger issue is that of equal access to legal counsel. The lesson I learned in my own divorce was that the person who retains control of the finances during the marriage will have access to more aggressive legal services, and will ultimately exert inordinate control over the divorce and its aftermath. This becomes even more complex when abuse has been a factor in the marriage, and when children are involved. There is much to be done with divorce reform, and an important first step is to ensure that both parties are able to present their cases fully, thoroughly, and fairly.
