Expert Attorney Reveals Why All Divorces Share Similar Conflicts
Do all divorces share the same conflicts? Yes—money, custody, and support, just with bigger numbers at the top, says divorce attorney Bill Leininger. But he warns judges rarely just 'split the difference': doing so would invite inflated demands. A good judge awards a reasonable figure and signals litigants not to puff up their affidavits with absurd numbers.
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Answered by Bill Leininger · Staten Island, NY and Sarasota, FL
Highlights
— whether the wealthy really face different divorce issues than everyone else
— the 'I'll bury you' spouse who wants to litigate in public
— why some clients seek out the most expensive lawyer they can find
— how the real question becomes 'how do I push my spouse's buttons?'
— why Florida's open records can make a divorce painfully public
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all divorces share the same conflicts?
Yes—money, custody, and support, just with bigger numbers at the top, so the wealthy don't really face different issues.
What does an 'I'll bury you' spouse want?
To litigate in public and inflict pain, treating the divorce as a weapon rather than a problem to solve.
Why do some seek the priciest lawyer?
Because they equate expense with aggression, wanting the most expensive lawyer they can find to punish the other side.
What does the fight really become?
The real question becomes 'how do I push my spouse's buttons?'—which is why keeping conflict low matters.
Can open records make divorce public?
Yes—Florida's open records can make a divorce painfully public, which is why keeping sensitive matters private through mediation is often preferable.
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