Friends and Divorce

the greek chorus

By Jennifer Safian / June 5, 2013

There are many situations where clients consult friends, attorney friends, attorneys who are not friends, family members, their hair stylists, their gym trainers, or even a well meaning next door neighbor – – all of whom we could qualify as the “Greek Chorus.” While soliciting advice is not necessarily a bad thing, it can leave…

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my friends are getting divorced – part 2

By Jennifer Safian / April 10, 2013

“I am feeling torn and guilty.” There are times when you may feel afraid to be too close to a divorcing couple. Suddenly, your marriage may seem like it could also be in danger. This is a normal reaction for some and may require a little distancing from those friends. But divorce is not contagious,…

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my friends are getting divorced – part 1

By Jennifer Safian / March 27, 2013

“what can I do?” The divorce process is certainly difficult for the couple going through it, but it can be equally difficult for their friends. What do you say? What do you do? Who do you support? If you have a relationship with both the husband and wife, it may be very difficult not to…

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