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“Navigating the Gray Divorce With Dignity” Published in Huffington Post
My article on Navigating the Gray Divorce With Dignity was recently published by the Huffington Post.
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements: Top Ten Reasons for Signing
The summer months have traditionally been the most popular for weddings, which could be why calls to my office from couples seeking prenuptial agreements tend to increase each spring. Following is an “encore presentation” of an article regarding such agreements…
Read MoreNavigating Your Gray Divorce – Part II
“To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.” – Bono In my last blog, I discussed the phenomenon of “gray divorce” and touched on some of…
Read MoreNavigating Your Gray Divorce – Part I
Is 60 the new 40? If we follow the guideposts reflected in pop culture, the answer is a resounding “yes.” The new face of MAC Cosmetics is a 90-year-old woman. Christopher Plummer won this year’s best supporting actor Academy Award…
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Questions to Ask When Considering Divorce Mediation
Deciding to end a marriage is never easy. But once the decision is made, most couples agree they want to avoid a long, bitter courtroom battle. Instead, they may seek a more peaceful resolution through Divorce Mediation. If you’re considering…
Read MoreHow to Divorce Proof Your Business
Jeffrey Landers has an informative blog post on Forbes.com about divorce-proofing your business in the event of divorce. Landers covers the basics of the importance of prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements and placing the business in a trust. And it smartly points out that…
Read MoreWhy the Team Approach to a New York Collaborative Divorce Makes Sense
When collaborative divorce was first developed, it was a process that involved two attorneys and their clients. The attorneys not only counseled and advised their clients about the law, but also about the financial and child-related issues that needed to be resolved.…
Read MoreAs the Divorce Rate Increases, Divorce Financial Professionals are Available to Help Clients Make Decisions Based Upon Economic Realities
NPR reported this week that the divorce rate is on the rebound due to the fact that the economy is improving. Some of the reasons cited for this change are the fact that credit is getting somewhat easier to obtain, investment…
Read MoreMarriage and the Expectation of Online Privacy
A Michigan man, Leon Walker, was recently charged with invasion of privacy after reading his wife’s email on a computer they shared. He confirmed his suspicion that she was having an affair, but now he is facing the possibility of…
Read MoreA Cohabitation Agreement Can Help Protect Unmarried Parents’ Rights in New York
Are you part of the growing trend of unmarried parents living together in New York with no intention of getting married? You’re not alone. The landscape of relationships is changing, with more couples opting for domestic partnerships over marriage. This…
Read MoreActs of Courage on 9/11 and in Everyday Life
I’ve been thinking about the meaning of courage ever since Sunday, September 26th, when I ran in the Tunnel to Towers Run, which is a charity run in honor of FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller. On the morning of September 11, 2001,…
Read MoreMediation or Collaborative Divorce – What is the right process for New Yorkers?
Most of the clients who come to my office to discuss their divorce know that they do not want to go to court. Not only is it expensive and time consuming, but they do not want a judge to make personal decisions…
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