One of the hardest things about getting divorced is letting your children know their mom and dad are splitting up. This is a difficult and painful conversation for many parents, and they may put it off as long as possible. Your children will have to learn about your...
Let Me Be Your Brave.
be your brave
Divorce
5 things not to do during a divorce
Navigating divorce is a difficult and stressful journey. There are a number of things that can help make the process less painful. There are also a few things that you might do that make divorce even harder. Here are five things that can cause unnecessary grief during...
3 Distinctions of Divorce for Same-Sex Couples
In 2011, love won for all with the landmark Marriage Equality Act, granting same-sex couples the legal right to marry in the State of New York. Obama signed it into law in all 50 states four years later. And while we hope that everyone lives happily ever after, that isn’t reality. As with heterosexual couples, some unions end up in…
Can I Move Out of New York State with My Child?
Congratulations on finalizing your divorce. You are on your way to creating a new happily ever after for you and your child(ren). If part of your new journey includes the desire to move out of state with your child, slow down, breathe, and take a pause before you sign that lease and pack your house. It’s not as simple as…
10 Key Pieces of Divorce Advice
Divorce can be an emotional, complex, trying time, where every well-meaning friend, family member, or stranger will weigh in with advice and best practices. So how do you decipher good information from bad? Every day, my clients lean on me for guidance to achieve their matrimonial goals. During this time, I have cultivated ten key pieces of advice that have…
The 5 Stages of Divorce Mediation Every Spouse Should Know
Divorce mediation is an alternative process to divorce litigation and is an important option to consider when a couple decides to divorce. Mediation is not for everyone. It is important to understand, many divorcing couples are not “good fits” for the mediation process. But, Mediation can save time, and money and alleviate some of the emotional and physical tolls of…
Legal Remedies for Parental Alienation – Part 2
Any phase of the divorce process should be about your children. It’s always about the kids and nothing else is more important. Unfortunately, not all divorcing parents are amicable. Too frequently, the non-custodial parent attempts to hamper and frustrate the relationship between the other parent and their child. This willful act to undermine the other parent may rise to the…
How to Manage Divorce During the Holidays
Navigating the complexities of divorce is a challenge even in amicable breakups. The holidays can compound stress and anxiety especially when children are involved. Create a season of joy with the intention to break away from the drama of divorce for the sake of your children and your own mental wellness. Take Control of Your Actions The holidays are not…
Divorcing A Narcissist
You’re married to a narcissist and ready to break free. First, congratulations on empowering yourself to take this next, crucial step toward your new life. Second, it is critical that you take time to find the right attorney to represent you. Divorce is painful but divorcing an abusive spouse can be downright scary. The abuser will come at you and…
Important Financial Impacts of Gray Divorce
Divorce is hard enough as it is, but when the divorce occurs after a lengthy marriage filled with children, grandchildren, and loads of wonderful memories, it can be especially painful. This type of divorce characterized by lengthy marriage is frequently called a gray divorce and there are unique financial considerations that you must understand if you are going through a…