Category Archive: Divorce and Separation

How Do I Cut Ties With Ex?

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HOW DO I CUT TIES WITH  EX? Getting a divorce or court order is only one step in moving into a new life after divorce or break up.  The real divorce from any relationship is the cutting of the emotion, mental and physical ties that bind you to your ex.  How do you cut ties …

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TEXTING DURING DIVORCE…

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Texting During Divorce, what you should know.   “Don’t worry you will never see your children again.  We are out of here.” “I hate you, your kids will know all about your “friend” “You deserve it, yes, I tore up your papers” “If you leave I don’t know what I will do” “I’m sorry it was …

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ARE YOU STAYING TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN’S SAKE

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Are you really staying together for children’s sake, or are you afraid of coming to terms with your life (and in that case hiding behind your children)? People come and talk to be at the start of a matter and begin by talking about what they think they should do for their children’s sake with this …

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The best representation or cheapest? Legal costs.

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Legal costs. It always amazes me when a client tells me that they are not going to talk with me about their concerns in person or by phone because they do not want to be charged.  The comment almost always comes across as if I am wrongly charging them when I do my job.  This …

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FAMILY AND DIVORCE. FAMILY SUPPORT?

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Family and Divorce. Family Support.  Is your family gathering around you?    When your family gathers around you how will that affect your divorce and your future. Will it look anything like this… Dad gets you the best family law lawyer in town—pays the retainer. Mom tells anyone who will listen that your Husband is no …

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7 CRUCIAL FACTORS FOR NEGOTIATING YOUR DIVORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

Divorce is one of the most emotional times in a person’s life and yet is also when you have to make permanent, life-altering financial decisions in your Divorce Settlement.  Don’t make these decisions based upon guilt or fear.  Empower yourself!!!  There are Seven Important Factors to Remember When Negotiating Your Divorce Settlement.  You Want to Strive …

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NY Divorce?

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  What are the general requirements to get a NY Divorce? Do I have to live in NY to get NY Divorce? Spouses seeking a divorce in New York must meet some basic requirements to get NY Divorce.  The first is a residency requirement. To satisfy the residency requirement, there are four options: you or …

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Custody Agreement, Can It Be Changed?

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Even after working out custody agreements, clients will often contact me weeks, months or even years after a divorce or custody order is final as they find themselves unhappy with the arrangement they entered into and are asking…can custody agreement be changed. Even if they are happy with the current custody agreement or arrangement they …

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Can I Get A Same-Sex Divorce?

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Beware of a troubling occurrence regarding people who came from their home states to New York to marry their same sex partner, but now when their marriage is not working out they are finding they may be trapped.  What happens to the individuals who want to get divorced in states that do not recognize same …

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What Will A Divorce Cost? Can I Save Money?

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What Will A Divorce Cost?  First, start with the question: Do I know what my future costs? How do I save money? WHAT ARE YOUR NUMBERS…take the time to really understand what your financial numbers are for today and for the future. There are no “do-overs” if you discover that you missed something or didn’t …

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