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How is Getting Divorced Like Eating an Elephant?
There’s an old saying: “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” This metaphor perfectly applies to the process of getting divorced. Divorce can feel overwhelming, especially if you and your spouse have been married for years and you are facing complex legal issues, emotional turmoil and major life changes. The key to navigating a divorce is breaking it down into manageable steps.
The first step in a divorce process is making the decision to move forward. This can be one of the hardest parts, as it often involves emotional uncertainty, financial concerns and worries about the future. Once that decision is made, it becomes easier to focus on the next steps rather than the entire process at once.
Piece by piece, bite by bite
Divorce involves multiple steps, including filing the petition, negotiating asset division, determining child custody arrangements (if applicable) and finalizing the settlement. Trying to tackle everything at once can lead to frustration and stress. Instead, it’s best to take one step at a time:
- Gather financial documents: Understanding your assets, debts and financial situation is going to be important.
- Determine custody priorities: If children are involved, focus on what is best for them rather than trying to resolve every detail of their ongoing circumstances at once.
- Address property division: You’ll want to work through assets and liabilities in an organized manner.
- Negotiate and compromise: Be prepared to make adjustments along the way.
- Finalize the divorce decree: The last step in making the divorce legally binding.
By focusing on one issue at a time, the process becomes inherently more manageable and less overwhelming. Having experienced legal guidance can help you do this.
CONTACT: Aislynn Thomas McDonald
PHONE: (305) 503-0850
EMAIL: athomasmcdonald@kelleykronenberg.com
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Aislynn Thomas-McDonald serves as Partner and Business Unit Leader at Kelley Kronenberg, where she focuses on family law and probate matters. Her comprehensive practice encompasses divorce, paternity, timesharing, child support matters, adoption, collaborative divorce, wills and trusts, guardianship, and elder law. Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, Aislynn established herself as a respected family law practitioner, earning an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®.
Aislynn strives to provide concierge support to her clients through understanding their objectives and goals, advising them honestly about the best course of action. She works to resolve issues without proceeding to litigation and then will advocate zealously when a case does move in that direction. Her commitment extends beyond legal practice through extensive community involvement and advocacy for domestic violence awareness, children's legal advocacy, and women's rights.
- Divorce and legal separation
- Child custody and timesharing
- Child support and alimony
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Adoption
- Collaborative divorce
- Domestic violence protection
- Paternity matters
By joining Kelley Kronenberg, Attorneys at Law, in 2025, Aislynn is able to continue offering concierge legal service with the resources of a full-service large law firm. This combination provides clients with personalized attention backed by comprehensive legal resources and support.
Aislynn is dedicated to providing top-quality legal services to residents throughout South Florida and the Florida Keys. Her practice is based in Miami and serves clients throughout the region with both local expertise and broader legal resources.
To schedule a consultation with Aislynn Thomas-McDonald at Kelley Kronenberg, contact their Miami office. During your initial consultation, she will evaluate your specific situation, explain your legal options, and develop a strategy tailored to your unique circumstances and goals.
Throughout every case, Aislynn demonstrates sensitivity to both the emotional and legal challenges her clients are facing and works to reach terms that are agreeable to all parties. Your first meeting will focus on understanding your situation, discussing your objectives, and outlining potential paths forward with honest, practical advice.
Yes, Aislynn Thomas-McDonald is experienced in collaborative divorce, which offers couples a way to resolve their differences outside of traditional litigation. This approach focuses on cooperation, open communication, and finding mutually beneficial solutions while minimizing emotional and financial costs.
As a full-service law firm, Kelley Kronenberg provides access to specialists across multiple practice areas when family law cases involve complex financial matters, business valuations, tax implications, or other specialized legal issues that may arise during divorce or estate planning proceedings.
