Archives for April 2013

As Seen in the Huffington Post Divorce – We’re Divorced! What’s Left to Argue Over?

Congratulations! You're finally divorced. Finally done with your former spouse, who didn't know how to discipline your children, didn't know how to make the right decision, and didn't know anything … [Read more...]

$50,000 Divorce v. $1,000 Mediation?

Financial issues are often cited as the number one reason couples divorce.  So it stands to reason, then, that at a time when our country is suffering with 9.1% unemployment and a volatile market, … [Read more...]

As Seen in the Huffington Post – Financial Infidelity: What To Do When Someone Financially Cheats?

Why is it that as most new relationships develop, couples tend to see each other naked before seeing each other's bank accounts? Is it because their financial status is more private and personal than … [Read more...]

What To Know Before You Hire An Attorney

There are so many things to consider when it comes to divorce, but before you do anything, here are some things to keep in mind before hiring an attorney. Five things you should know before you … [Read more...]

As seen on Familius.com – 5 (or 6) “Nevers” for Stepparents to Heed when Co-Parenting

Co-parenting is hard enough when the parents are the divorced biological mother and father of the children.  It is almost a given that parenting styles will be starkly different, likely one of many … [Read more...]

Proving Cohabitation to Terminate Alimony

Here’s the typical scenario:  You know your former spouse is living with a new lover. Your former spouse knows that in doing so, your alimony obligation is subject to reduction or termination.  But … [Read more...]

The Termination Of Alimony

Proving cohabitation is challenging, especially when you are dealing with a deceptive ex-spouse and a co-conspiring paramour, who are both motivated by the desire to continue to fleece you of your … [Read more...]

Co-Parenting with Stepparents: The Kids’ Perspective

Co-Parenting with Stepparents:  The Kids' Perspective As the dust from the divorce settles, and parents enter into new love relationships, a whole new dynamic forms between the grownups.  How they … [Read more...]

As seen in the Huffington Post – Maintaining An Active Tempo in Your Divorce

"How long will it take to divorce my spouse?" It's one of the first questions asked by individuals seeking to end a marriage. Interestingly, the tempo by which a litigated divorce case progresses is … [Read more...]