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Play it Where it Lands: Why Monkeys on a Golf Course in India Can Help Navigate a Divorce
Monkeys, Golf and Lessons For Navigating Divorce (and Life) Back when India was under British rule, a posh golf course was constructed in Kolkata (Calcutta). Monkeys who lived on the grounds developed a habit of picking up balls in play…
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All About Prenuptial Agreements – Frequently Asked Questions
We answer many questions from clients who want to know about prenuptial agreements and whether a prenup would be right for their situation. The topic of prenuptial agreements can be so controversial for many people that we wanted to provide…
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The Difference Between Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are legal documents that outline what will happen to marital assets if you and your spouse get divorced or one of you passes away. Essentially, these documents serve as “insurance policies” in the event of divorce…
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Ending Your Marriage Doesn’t Mean Your Children Have to Suffer
Lying awake at night worrying how a divorce will affect your children? Ending your marriage doesn’t mean your children have to suffer. Vacca Law Group can help you discover how to protect your children in divorce.
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An Honest Conversation About Divorce With Andrea Vacca
Andrea Vacca teams up with “Speak Your Mind” host Dr. Risa Ryger and Jan Mercer Dahms, Vice President of the Mayshad Group for Women’s Development, for an honest conversation about divorce and how the process can be collaborative instead of…
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The Artisans of the Collaborative Divorce Process – Part 2: The Family Specialist
Lawyers can do a lot of things to help clients in a collaborative divorce, but financial expertise or emotional expertise is sometimes best handled by specialists and experts – who I like to call the “artisans” of divorce. In part one of…
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Pre-Divorce Legal Guidance: How a Lawyer Can Help You Make Decisions Before You Divorce
Many clients ask us what they can do if they know they want to divorce but aren’t sure if the time is right. Perhaps they’re concerned about finances or what will happen with their kids. Maybe they’re anticipating – or…
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The Artisans of the Collaborative Divorce Process – Part 1: The Financial Neutral
I recently heard the analogy, “Attorneys in a Collaborative Divorce are like the general contractors.” The lawyers know the law and what issues and problems need to be solved, but they do not have the level of financial expertise, nor…
Read MoreDivorcing in the Face of Economic Uncertainty When Court Is Not An Option
In this Wealth Matters Column in the New York Times, I talked about options that are available to couples who want to divorce while the courts are closed or backlogged during the coronavirus pandemic. The columnist, Paul Sullivan, was particularly interested…
Read MoreDivorce Considerations During the Coronavirus Crisis
In any divorce, there are 3 key stages: the first divorce consideration is the decision about whether to divorce, the second is moving forward through the divorce process you’ve chosen, and the third is finalizing the details of the divorce.…
Read MoreDo You Want to Protect Your Privacy During Divorce? Then Keep It Out Of Court
When someone is first thinking about filing for divorce, they don’t often think about the lack of privacy that comes with the traditional divorce process. In New York, courtrooms are open to everyone. Reporters may be in the courtroom, neighbors may…
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3 Common Mistakes When A Divorce Is Not Child-Centered
In the blog 7 Tips for Putting Children First in a Divorce, I discussed how to have a child-centered divorce and the benefits to children. The other side of the equation is the common mistakes that parents make when they put…
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