The high cost of divorce | Peter M. Walzer of Walzer Melcher LLP

08/12/19 • 47 min

This week, Laura sits down with esteemed family law attorney Peter M. Walzer of Walzer Melcher LLP to discuss how to improve communication for couples, prenuptial agreements, and other relevant family law matters. Peter is the President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and one of the foremost experts in the U.S. on the subjects of family law and child custody. Today’s Sunny Side Up Report includes long term relationship advice from Rob Lowe, the most common arguments couples have, divorce lawyers share the strangest reasons for divorce, shopping for your wedding day on Amazon, and some surprising expenses in getting a divorce.

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