Porter Magazine Explores Divorce Coaching and Modern Women
Women today are more educated than ever before in history. Now the majority gender graduating from colleges and universities, many of us — no matter our age — have more access to information than ever in our lives, thanks to the Internet. But the flip side to this advancement is that we are also, now…
Read MoreHow to Pay for Your Divorce
When I was growing up, every Friday night, my father would give my mother her “weekly allowance” when he came home from the office. It wasn’t really her money, but rather the cash she needed each week to pay for groceries, gas, her hair dresser, and whatever other necessities she had for herself and for the…
Read MoreWhen to Introduce Your New Beau or Belle to Your Kids
Ok, you’re finally divorced. You’ve signed the papers and made peace with your decision. You’re done listening to divorce advice and ready to start living again. At long last, you are free to do what you want, go where you want, and be with whom you want. Or are you? It’s not so simple if…
Read MoreHelping Your Children Understand You’re Getting a Divorce
How do you help your children understand you are getting a divorce, when inside your head you are not clear if divorce is the right thing? Even if you are sure you want to end it, you probably have reservations . . . some that are buried deep in your heart and soul about whether…
Read MoreRetired NY State Judge Encourages Divorce Mediation
I am a Certified Divorce Mediator, Retired New York State Judge, and a former Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office who had the distinction of serving under the Honorable Robert M. Morgenthau. During my many years on the bench, I observed the havoc and tragedy visited upon parents and children involved in…
Read MoreHow To Help Your Child Cope With Divorce
How can you help your children cope with divorce or even, separation? There are many factors that determine the long-term effects of divorce on children. The quality of the relationships among family members has a significant impact on whether or not these long-term effects are damaging. What we know is that when you focus on…
Read MoreShould You Divorce? 3 Things to Help You Decide What to Do
Contemplating divorce is hard. Really hard. And deciding whether or not to get divorced in the first place may be the hardest part of all. Often when we are approaching big decisions, especially life changing decisions, we start by asking ourselves questions. We can meditate and go over it in our mind for days, weeks, months…
Read MoreCaring for Elderly Parents: An Important Resource
Our clients are women who seek to live their best lives by actively creating it. They are problem-solvers. Most of them are facing major life challenges. They are divorcées, empty nesters, widows, and women in transition. In some capacity, all of our clients are grieving. They are mourning the losses in their own lives, and…
Read MoreDivorce Papers: I Have to Fill Out What?
Perhaps the attorney you consulted (or a friend who has already been through divorce) mentioned that one of the divorce papers you will need to complete is a “Statement of Net Worth,” a “Case Information Statement,” a “Financial Affidavit,” or a “Financial Disclosure.” Huh? Don’t panic, they are all basically the same thing. It means you will…
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