James Henry Drescher

James Drescher

Many divorce clients have difficulty accepting the realities of the divorce process--which is both complex and nuanced. A few cling to these mistaken beliefs despite being told "that is not how it works". When someone steadfastly refuses to accept this reality, I tell them they will be better off finding a different attorney. I was a volunteer presenter at the Second Saturday Divorce Workshop for quite some time (during which I confronted these myths in the short time allotted). This particular person, who I remember well, insisted repeatedly on doing things that the law would not permit --which included me agreeing to meet with her husband to explain the process. When it became obvious that the lady was not happy with my advice, I ended the series of discussions by saying there was nothing more I could do for her (or her husband) since she would not listen.