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5 Things You Need Know About Child Support!
As a divorce attorney/mediator for over 35 years, I have guided many spouses through the maze of child support. Making sure a child is supported financially is an important component of the divorce ...
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Taking Your First Divorce Step!
When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it during the coronavirus pandemic? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out ...
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What is a Statement of Net Worth?
What is a Statement of Net Worth? When divorcing, a Statement of Net Worth is that annoying financial form your attorney/mediator sticks in front of you and says, “Fill it out!” You look ...
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Don't Make A Divorce Mistake!
When people decide to divorce it is usually in the whirlwind of heightened emotion. People are not always thinking rationally in this mindset. I often caution clients not to be reactive when thinking ...
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Is It Time to Divorce Your Addicted Spouse?
Spouses faced with addiction being a third party in their relationship generally find divorce to be their only way out. As a psychologically-trained medical professional and divorce attorney, I have a ...
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What to Do When Your Spouse Wants a Divorce!
It is not unusual for a spouse to hear with no warning from the other that they want a divorce. There can be a lot of factors influencing a partner to come to this decision. It could be another woman ...
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Am I Entitled to Part of the Family Business in My Divorce?
Divorce is no doubt an emotional nightmare, but it is also a financial and legal separation of a couple and their family. When considering divorce, spouses have a lot to consider financially like ...
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Divorce and the Family Business!
Divorces for people who own businesses are different from those of wage earners. First of all, businesses often have cash income which is not declared on tax returns. This makes it difficult to ...
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Taking Your First Divorce Step!
When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it during the coronavirus pandemic? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out ...
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Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer If I am Mediating my Divorce?
As a psychologically-trained divorce attorney and mediator, I am uniquely skilled as both an attorney and a mediator. When I am wearing my mediator hat and guiding a couple in the mediation process, I ...
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Taking Your First Divorce Step!
When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it during the coronavirus pandemic? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out ...
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What is a Statement of Net Worth?
What is a Statement of Net Worth? When divorcing, a Statement of Net Worth is that annoying financial form your attorney/mediator sticks in front of you and says, “Fill it out!” You look ...
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10 Financially Smart COVID Divorce Tips!
Even if you are not quite ready to get divorced, you need to be informed and Financially Smart. Deciding to divorce is a complex process. How easy or difficult the process will be depends on you and ...
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4 Tips to Protect and Build Your Credit Score After Divorce!
Divorce simply put, is a mess! It’s emotional, financial and painful! Even after the divorce is complete you can be left with lingering effects. This is especially true when it comes to your ...
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High Net Worth Divorce Mistakes!
High Net Worth Divorce cases can be complicated and highly emotional. The proceedings (litigation) or negotiations (mediation) can be exhausting as both parties wrestle for what they feel they ...
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Are You Suffering from Divorce Anxiety?
As a psychologically-trained medical professional, mediator, and divorce attorney, I can spot divorce anxiety right away. I often hear and see the symptoms before my clients do. Why wouldn’t ...
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Are You Being Verbally Abused?
Are you walking on eggshells? Criticized? Being isolated? Then you may be in an abusive relationship. This is a lot more common than you may think, and there is a way out! Many spouses who consult ...
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Is COVID-19 Affecting Your Bipolar Spouse?
These are very difficult times. People already suffering from mental health issues are suffering even more. Couples in unhappy marriages are now pressured by losing their jobs, juggling their ...
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Can a Postnuptial Agreement Save Your Marriage in 2021?
With the New Year upon us many couples are re-examining their marriages and wondering how they can make their lives better, especially in these challenging times. Some couples consider a prenuptial ...
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What Is a Postnuptial Agreement?
Some couples consider a prenuptial agreement when they are getting married. But what if you weren’t one of those couples? Is it too late once you’ve been married to put something in place ...
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What Should Be Included in Your Separation Agreement?
Many spouses expect divorce to be an ongoing battle, but as a seasoned New York divorce attorney and mediator, I tell many spouses it doesn’t have to be! There are constructive ways to tackle ...
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We Are In Love! Why Do We Need A Prenup?
I’m designing my wedding dress, selecting flowers, and tasting cakes for the happiest day of my life! Why is my fiance talking to me about a prenup? That’s what Michelle said to me ...
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Taking Your First Divorce Step!
When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it during the coronavirus pandemic? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out ...
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What is a Statement of Net Worth?
What is a Statement of Net Worth? When divorcing, a Statement of Net Worth is that annoying financial form your attorney/mediator sticks in front of you and says, “Fill it out!” You look ...
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7 Signs You Are Being Controlled by Your Spouse
During a recent phone consultation I spoke with a woman in her 40s who tearfully explained she had no control over her life. Her husband had multiple separate bank accounts and was cutting back on her ...
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Taking Your First Divorce Step!
When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it during the coronavirus pandemic? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out ...
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What is a Statement of Net Worth?
What is a Statement of Net Worth? When divorcing, a Statement of Net Worth is that annoying financial form your attorney/mediator sticks in front of you and says, “Fill it out!” You look ...
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Taking Your First Divorce Step!
When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it during the coronavirus pandemic? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out ...
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What is a Statement of Net Worth?
What is a Statement of Net Worth? When divorcing, a Statement of Net Worth is that annoying financial form your attorney/mediator sticks in front of you and says, “Fill it out!” You look ...
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7 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets
When a client comes to see me to discuss divorce, it is not unusual for me to hear I think my spouse is hiding assets. I have no idea what assets we have, or where they are. What do I do?” I ...
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Taking Your First Divorce Step!
When did you start thinking about divorce? Was it during the coronavirus pandemic? Was it because of finances, fighting, infidelity, control issues, social media postings, or did you simply fall out ...
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What is a Statement of Net Worth?
What is a Statement of Net Worth? When divorcing, a Statement of Net Worth is that annoying financial form your attorney/mediator sticks in front of you and says, “Fill it out!” You look ...
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When Divorcing - 3 Tips for Getting Your Estate in Order
Divorce is unpleasant. It’s an extremely difficult time emotionally. I work with divorcing couples all the time who share their sadness, confusion, anxiety and unhappiness with me. It’s a ...