Brendan Hammer

The Scalpel and The Cleaver: Tools for Handling Conflict in Mediation and Litigation in Divorce

With summer upon us and the smell of the backyard grill serving as an ever-present marker of that all-too-brief outdoor time that we enjoy here in the Midwest, I was thinking about my recent trips to the butcher and fishmonger and how they have something to inform the way we look at mediation and litigation

Know When To Fold ‘Em: Pulling The Plug In Marriage And Divorce Matters

Whenever I was trying too hard to get something wrong to turn right as a child, my grandfather used to tell me: “when you’re in a ditch, stop digging.” Although he was a rancher who never went to college – this pithy locution was consistent with what behavioral science has since taught us. We are

One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Finding The Right Lawyer When Things Go Wrong

Recently, I needed a new barber and so I asked for recommendations. I also looked online for people with strong reviews. The gentleman I went to was amiable, professional, and highly recommended. But the experience just wasn’t great. We didn’t exactly hit it off, the conversations were stilted, and the cut was a bit underwhelming

Best Supporting Spouse In A Long-Term Marriage

This month, the 94th annual Academy Awards, will take place. The popularity of the Oscars illuminates more than we know about how we view divorce. Although no court bestows an award for Best Supporting Spouse in a Long-Term Marriage —many people speak, think, or behave as if this is or should be a thing. We

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