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Why You Need a Consulting Attorney for Divorce Mediation in New York
Mediation offers a great opportunity for many couples in New York to limit their legal fees in divorce. Limit, not eliminate. The terms you establish during divorce mediation will govern your personal and financial future for years and can set…
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Divorce Mediator in New York
Once you’ve chosen divorce mediator to resolve issues related to your divorce or other family law matter, you are well on your way forward. But what do you do next? How do you find the right mediator in New York…
Read MoreWho Gets the Private Club and Golf Memberships in Divorce
When you belong to a private club, a substantial part of your social life may revolve around the time you and your family spend there. This is especially true if the club offers activities such as golf, tennis or swimming.…
Read MoreHow Collaborative Divorce Protects Your Interests and Helps You Find Financial and Emotional Security in the Wake of Financial Betrayal
Financial infidelity can destroy the trust on which a marriage is built. It can be as hurtful as romantic infidelity and have ramifications that impact the future of both spouses and their children. Financial infidelity might stem from a drug…
Read MoreLooking to Save Your Marriage after Financial Betrayal? A Postnuptial Agreement Can Preserve Your Relationship and Your Peace of Mind
Shakespeare famously observed that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” Even the best of marriages go through troubled times. Often the problems relate to money. When one partner hides money problems from the other, it creates a…
Read MoreLessons from the Ostrich in Divorce
Ostriches are incredibly large, strong, and fast birds, but they are not known for their wisdom. In fact, 300 pounds of sinew, muscle, and claws are controlled by a brain the size of a walnut. They react rather than reason…
Read MoreWho Should be on Your Team if You Are Contemplating a Gray Divorce
We see more and more clients in their 50’s 60, 70’s, and even 80’s who want to end their marriages as amicably as possible. These couples face financial and emotional issues that are different from those faced by younger couples. Complicated…
Read MoreJoin Andrea Vacca at the exEXPERTS Open House on Monday, June 27th
What Type of Divorce is Right for You? Are you in the process of choosing a divorce process? We know it can be overwhelming and you and your spouse may be confused about how to proceed. That’s why we’re thrilled…
Read MoreHow to Focus on the Present and Look to the Future When the Past Keeps Coming Up in Your Divorce
“We loiter in winter when it is already spring.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Navigating a divorce is not easy, and I’m not going to try and convince you otherwise. But I will tell you that where you choose to place…
Read MorePreparing for Divorce: Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
You might be familiar with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, but do you know the benefits of both? Andrea Vacca was featured on the exEXPERTS blog highlighting the benefits of both a prenup and postnup. While some couples may be hesitant…
Read MoreWhat Can the Albatross Teach Us About Divorce?
The albatross is a strong, beautiful bird with remarkable capabilities, and it is considered an omen of good luck in many cultures. Yet we tend to associate the albatross with emotional pain and guilt. We say someone is wearing an…
Read MoreChild Support for New York Adult Children with Special Needs Extended to Age 26
New York has finally passed a law to extend child support for the care of adult children with developmental disabilities until 26. In doing so, New York joined 40 other states in recognizing the basic reality that for children with…
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