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...]
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...]
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...]
Sometimes Mediation Is An Economic Decision
To Mediate or to Litigate? Which is Right for Me? The question is whether mediation is an effective approach to resolve marital or post-marital disputes. The answer lies in your end-objectives. … [Read more...]
As seen in the Huffington Post – Present Your Best Case To Avoid Litigating Your Divorce
Imagine your car is hit in the mall parking lot by a busy holiday-shopper, who wasn't paying attention when she filled the back seat of her car with large packages -- blocking the visibility out of … [Read more...]
As seen in the Huffington Post: A Novel Approach to the Prenuptial Agreement
Did you ring-in this new year with a wedding proposal? If you said, “Yes,” amidst the promises of a lifetime of togetherness and joyful wedding preparations, now is the time to also think about … [Read more...]
Understanding the Lengthy Process of Divorce
Maintaining an Active Tempo in Your Divorce Who really controls the tempo of a lawsuit? Are the parties dragging their feet? Are the lawyers creating more work than necessary? Are the court … [Read more...]
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