What is a Civil Union?
A rose by any name still smells as sweet, the saying goes. People sometimes talk about “marriage” and “civil union” as if they were the same flower in different colors. They are related, but they are not the same, and the differences matter a great deal if you are trying to understand your legal standing.…
Read MoreWhat If I Can’t Afford a Divorce Attorney?
Divorce is hard. It’s stressful, it’s emotionally draining, and it can be expensive. A lot of divorce attorneys ask for an initial retainer somewhere between $2,000 and $20,000, and their hourly rates often run from $300 to $950. On top of ending your marriage, dividing your assets, and raising your children as coparents, the cost…
Read MoreIs Child Support Taxable?
What do women not know about child support? And how does it relate to taxes? Most women know that if they are the custodial parent, they are entitled to some amount in basic child support every month. But few understand the potential tax implications associated with child support and spousal maintenance. On the federal level,…
Read MoreSteps a Woman Should Take Before Divorce According to a Divorce Lawyer
If you are a woman contemplating divorce, it is important to be as prepared as possible before anyone files any paperwork in Court. This means familiarizing yourself with the law and acquiring knowledge about your family’s finances. As an experienced divorce attorney in New York, I have some practical suggestions you can apply regardless of…
Read MoreWhy Wives are Unhappy in Marriage: The 5 Most Popular Reasons
Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back, and together now at last, they live happily ever after. Sound familiar? This male-centered, tried-and-tested formula has been the basis for many a Hollywood movie or romantic comedy. Do you remember watching Sandy and Danny finally get together before flying away in Greased Lightnin’s convertible?…
Read MoreWhat a New York City Divorce Attorney Would Tell Women About Divorce
The old adage that knowledge is power is true. Educating yourself about the divorce process early will prevent you from making costly mistakes later. If you are considering divorce, give serious thought to making an appointment for an initial legal consultation with an attorney to learn about your obligations and entitlements. Keep in mind that…
Read MoreMaximizing Your Divorce Settlement with a Forensic Accountant
Going through a divorce can feel emotionally exhausting on its own. Once financial concerns enter the picture, things often become even more overwhelming. Questions about assets, debts, income, and what is actually fair can quickly become complicated. This is especially true when one spouse has handled most of the finances throughout the marriage. This is…
Read MoreHealing After a Divorce You Didn’t Want
Martha still remembers the defining, shocking moment that completely turned her world upside down. John, her husband of nineteen years, quietly walked into the kitchen that memorable morning as she was waiting for her coffee to brew. He walked up behind her and whispered, “I want a divorce. I can’t live like this anymore.” The…
Read MoreManaging Your Living Expenses After Divorce
I remember a friend of mine once saying to me, “Divorce sucks!” Of course, she was right in more ways than I could have ever imagined. For I was to learn firsthand, years later, divorce costs us, emotionally and financially. I, as a woman, a wife, a mother, felt a deep sense of failure, but I…
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