Getting a Divorce
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How Your Divorce Emotions Can Cost You Financially
It’s true that feelings play such a big part in our lives. From the unbridled joy of finding that one special person you wish to share the rest of your life with, to the overwhelming emotions you feel when you realize that your marriage has come to an end. But what part do our emotions…
Read MoreAdvice from a NYC Divorce Attorney: How to build a good relationship with your Divorce Lawyer
All relationships in life are complicated. The one with your divorce attorney should not be. There are specific ways to ensure a respectful, productive relationship with your divorce lawyer in New York or anywhere else. Doing so helps manage expectations and resolve your case as advantageously as possible. As a divorce attorney in New York…
Read MoreNavigating the First 90 Days Post-Filing for Divorce in New York
Nobody puts “File for divorce” or “Respond to divorce papers” on their bucket list. Ever. Yet, here you are facing a journey involving unfamiliar legal concepts and daunting emotional trials. The first 90 days after filing for divorce in New York will set the course for the near future. And know that no one ever…
Read MoreWhat is the Hardest Stage of Divorce?
So many of us never go through with the divorce, even though it’s what we really want. It can be one thing or a convergence of things that hold us back: we don’t have the courage, we prefer to live in denial, we focus on others, prioritizing their needs first, we’re not willing to make…
Read MoreHow Can I Afford to Live Alone After Divorce?
After more than 20 years working with women going through the often painful process of divorce, I can tell you a question I have gotten time and time again is how can I afford to live alone after my divorce? Before getting into the weeds, I will give you the simple answer: It’s yes, you…
Read MoreWhat is a Menodivorce?
I remember the moment a friend of mine first mentioned the term “Menodivorce.” My initial thought was, “Wow! Now that’s an interesting confluence of words.” I couldn’t help but ponder the depth of what the term might really mean. It made perfect sense to me, in a weird kind of way. You’re not just losing…
Read MoreHow to Manage Your Emotional Divorce Spending During and After Divorce
As a divorced woman, I certainly don’t have any regrets in the decision to end my marriage, but perhaps just maybe one or two regarding the way I spent my money. If we’re not careful, mistakes during and after a divorce can affect our lives for years to come. Common financial mistakes people make at…
Read MoreWhat are the Different Stages of Divorce?
Whatever life-changing experience you’re going through, the loss of a job, or a loved one, a personal health crisis, or a divorce, the challenge usually involves particular stages. These specific stages are often explored in books, articles, movies, and, of course, personal counseling sessions all over the world. When you realize this, that there are…
Read MoreHidden Assets: Is There a Penalty for Hiding Them in Divorce?
One of the biggest divorce fears and actual dangers for women is the risk that her spouse will hide assets from her if they split, and she will never know. In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Liza Caldwell, the founder of SAS for Women, was interviewed on the topic “Five Common Mistakes People Make…
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