Olivia St. Clair Long is the founder and principal attorney of O. Long Law, a firm dedicated to supporting families through life’s most challenging moments. She began her legal career after graduating from the University of Chicago law school practicing litigation in Big Law, representing large corporations. In 2017, she went out on her own and shifted focus to family law. She wanted her work to make a direct difference in the lives of real people by helping families find stability, compassion, and strength during difficult times.
Olivia Long: What Really Happens When One Spouse Refuses Divorce
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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- Discover why one spouse cannot legally prevent a divorce simply by refusing to cooperate.
- Learn how no-fault divorce laws have changed the way courts handle marital disputes.
- Uncover what really happens when one person wants to end the marriage and the other refuses.
- Find out why disagreements about divorce often create delays without stopping the process entirely.
- Explore the financial and emotional costs that can arise when a spouse drags out proceedings.
- Understand the common misconceptions people have about judges deciding every aspect of a divorce.
- Hear how family courts encourage couples to reach agreements rather than fight through trial.
- Gain insight into the steps attorneys take when a spouse ignores court filings or refuses to participate.
- Learn why parenting plans, property division, and financial disclosures often become the real battlegrounds.
In this episode…
Can one person actually stop a divorce from happening? Many people assume that both spouses must agree before a marriage can legally end, but the reality is far different. When one spouse refuses to cooperate, what power do they really have, and how much can they actually delay the process?
Olivia shares what happens behind the scenes when a spouse refuses to participate in a divorce, including how courts handle non-cooperation, why most cases still end in settlement, and the misconceptions people carry from movies and television. She also explains the risks of leaving the family home too early, common mistakes parents make regarding custody expectations, and why understanding your finances before contacting an attorney can make a significant difference.
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Verdict Signal, host Daniel Gouw interviews Olivia St. Clair Long, family law attorney and founder of O Long Law in the Chicago area. A former Big Law litigator, Olivia transitioned her practice to helping families through divorce, custody disputes, parenting plans, and prenuptial agreements. She explains no-fault divorce, child custody realities, settlement strategies, common legal misconceptions, and practical steps people can take before beginning the divorce process. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices that protect what you build.
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