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Divorce Options in New York: Collaborative, Mediation, Negotiation, and Litigation Explained
If you are planning to get divorced in New York, it is important to know that you have more choices than just going to court. Each option for divorce offers different methods to resolve issues like property division, child custody,…
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How to Have the Prenup Conversation with Your Fiancé: A Step-by-Step Guide
Discussing a prenuptial agreement with your fiancé can feel intimidating, but it’s an essential conversation to have before getting married. When approached thoughtfully, it can help both of you feel secure and prepared for the future. This guide will walk…
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How to Prepare for Divorce: 6 Tips for a Smoother Process
How you prepare for your divorce can help to make things go more smoothly. Taking some simple steps now can give you a clearer plan and make the divorce process less stressful. Here are six key steps to think about…
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5 Legal and Financial Risks of Unofficial Marital Separation: Why a Formal Interim Agreement is Crucial
In my practice as a Mediator and Collaborative Divorce attorney, I frequently encounter couples who have been living apart for extended periods without a formal legal separation. While this may seem like a simple solution, many couples discover years later…
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Legal Agreements That Can Help Address Betrayal and Trust Issues in Your Marriage
Betrayal is one of the most common reasons for the breakdown of marriages and it can take many forms. Whether it’s financial betrayal, which might involve hidden bank accounts, unpaid taxes, or large, undisclosed expenditures, or physical betrayal, which could…
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Divorce and the Sandwich Generation: Balancing Family Caregiving and Divorce Stress
If you’re part of the “sandwich” generation—adults caught between commitments to children as well as parents—the responsibilities can feel endless and overwhelming. These pressures can also fuel conflicts between you and your spouse. We often see these conflicts lead to…
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How to Divorce a Narcissist in New York
When you are in a divorce process with a narcissist there are some unique challenges. Narcissists manipulate situations, create conflict, and put their needs above others, this makes the divorce process more emotionally draining. How you approach these challenges can…
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How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
The decision to tell your spouse you want a divorce is never an easy step, but planning and thoughtful communication can help you handle the conversation respectfully and clearly. Here are some tips to guide you through this delicate process.…
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How to Divorce in a Way That Preserves a Relationship With Your Spouse and Protects Your Children
How you divorce matters. In divorce, emotions run high, and it is tempting to use past grievances as leverage. However, if you want to protect your children’s well-being and maintain a civil relationship with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, how you approach…
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High-Conflict Divorce? Who Says You Need to Go to Court?
When people think about divorce, they often think a court battle is inevitable, especially in a high-conflict situation. But the truth is, even if you and your spouse can’t seem to agree on anything, court is not your only option.…
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What is Equitable Distribution in New York?
Equitable distribution is the system that is used to decide how property is divided between spouses in a New York divorce. The most important thing to know is that equitable doesn’t always mean equal. Let’s break down what else equitable…
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How to Achieve a Win-Win in Your Divorce
Based on all the horror stories you’ve heard about divorce, the idea of it being a win-win outcome for you and your spouse might seem like an impossible idea. However, aiming for this sort of outcome in divorce can mean…
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