Divorce After the Holidays: What to Do in January Before You File
For many families, the holidays are a time of pause where difficult decisions are put on hold until routines return. It is no coincidence that January is the busiest month of the year for divorce filings. At Andersen Law PC,...
‘Breaking Upward’ Episode 23: Preparing for Mediation and Why It Works, With Brian Beebe
On this episode of Breaking Upward, Beth Andersen welcomes Andersen Law PC attorney Brian Beebe back to the podcast to talk about what to expect from mediation and its benefits, particularly in divorce and family law cases. Together, they explain why mediation is...
‘Breaking Upward’ Episode 21: Guiding Kids Through Divorce and Custody With Taylor Ware
When parents of young children face divorce or major family transitions, the legal process isn’t the only challenge. Understanding how little ones experience change — emotionally, developmentally and relationally — is just as important. In the newest episode of Beth’s...
12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: THE BASICS – Step 12 – QDROs and Other Post-Decree Issues
In this series, the Andersen Law PC blog is spelling out the 12 steps of divorce one month at a time. This month, we wrap it up with Step 12: QDROs and other post-decree issues. (To read the process in a more personalized, real-world context, follow the tales of two...
Why January is ‘Divorce Month’
Click here for our updated post on Divorce Month for 2026. Attorneys across the country find that divorce inquiries typically spike in January, which has come to be known as Divorce Month. And with the stress the holidays often bring, it’s not hard to understand why....
Why January Is ‘Divorce Month’
Every year, Andersen Law PC and family law firms across the country see a spike in new clients inquiring about divorce at the start of the year, making January often considered “Divorce Month.” While the holidays are viewed as a time for rest and celebration, they can...
10 Things You Need to Do Now to Prepare to File for Divorce After the Holidays
By: Beth Andersen-Filson Did you know Jan. 6 is the date of the most divorce filings in the entire year? At Andersen Law PC, January is our busiest month for new clients filing for divorce. If you wait until the last minute, you will go into the proceeding unprepared...
12 STEPS OF DIVORCE: Step 12 – QDROs and Other Post-Decree Issues
Over 12 months, the Andersen Law PC blog is spelling out the 12 steps of divorce. This month, we’re focusing on the final step: QDROs and other post-decree issues. As we track the divorce process, we are also following two fictional divorcing couples making their way...