Divorce Always Favors the Woman: True or False?
“I‘m an excellent housekeeper. Every time I get a divorce, I keep the house,” — Zsa Zsa Gabor. In this article, SAS looks at the often-heard script that divorce always favors the woman, and it’s quite possible that tongue-in-cheek quotes, such as the above, have contributed to this idea. Oh yeah, and have you heard…
Read MoreAdvice from a Divorce Attorney: How NOT to Use Social Media During Divorce
During a divorce, you should not post to social media in the same manner as you used to, that is, prior to beginning the divorce process. This is especially true during a contentious divorce. The old adage that “pictures speak a thousand words” should become your new gospel. Remember that all the pictures and videos…
Read MoreHow to Understand Illiquid Assets in Divorce: Businesses, Shares, Property, and Pensions
A song called: Grounds For Divorce” has one line that goes: “There’s a Chinese cigarette case, and the rest you can keep.” It colorfully illustrates that when it comes to dividing assets with your Ex, some things are relatively straightforward and can be settled easily. However, other assets are a little more complicated, and possibly…
Read MoreWhat Are You Telling Yourself After the Affair Has Ended?
It’s happened. Your soul mate, the love of your life, your reason for breathing, has left you, and there’s no oxygen. You thought what you had together was your destiny. Your galaxy. And I am not talking about your marriage. I’m talking about you, in the wake of your lover leaving you. What do you…
Read MoreHow 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 MoreWill the Kids Be All Right? Long-Term Effects of Divorce on Children
If you are a mother and facing divorce, chances are you worry a good deal about your kids and how — or IF — they will survive the crisis. You might observe how they are showing up now, what their behavior is currently like, from school reports, or inside the nucleus of your home. But…
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