Advice 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…
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 MoreHow to Face Feeling Alone After Divorce
Most of us, as we embark on our new life after divorce, face feelings of sadness and loneliness that make us not only sore but confused and occasionally, resentful. Humans are social, community-based creatures. Feeling lonely is one of the most difficult emotions for us to cope with. We might feel shortchanged, betrayed even, because…
Read MoreTelling Your Husband You Want a Divorce When He Doesn’t
Few moments in life feel as heavy as telling your husband you want a divorce, especially if he doesn’t agree. The thought alone can stir anxiety, fear, or even nausea. For many women, this talk means the beginning of a life-changing transition, one that demands courage and compassion in equal measure. Let’s face it, divorce…
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