If you are financially dependent on your spouse, you can be understandably worried about supporting yourself after divorce. If this sounds like your situation, try to stay calm and consider your options. One option that may be available is requesting spousal...
Month: November 2019
Tips for divorcing from a high-conflict personality
People with high-conflict personality types can come across as normal – even reasonable, while the people they traumatize can seem challenging. Yet a narcissist or someone with another personality disorder may be operating on a completely different level....
Could your work trips affect your plea for child custody?
As a busy professional and a parent, you know first-hand the toll the delicate dance you’ve had to do to manage your frequent business trips and raising your kids. If you’re facing divorce, it’s important to think about how your trips will affect your chances for...
Protecting your privacy during a difficult divorce
Privacy can be tough to come by these days. Everything from cellphones and social media to smart home devices makes it easier than ever for details of our private lives to become public information. This can be upsetting, particularly when you are going through a...
Grey divorce on the rise
Divorce rates in the United States have flattened or gone down for the most part. The notable exception to the trend is couples who are age 50 and up. According to several sources, 10% of couples in this age bracket filed for divorce in the 1990s. Now that number is...
Protecting your retirement in divorce
As you go through a divorce, you may worry about protecting your share of money. Between property division, child support, spousal maintenance and more, finances will be one of the most significant factors in your divorce proceedings. While most of the discussions...
New York’s best interest of the child criteria
The best interest of the child Everyone wants the best for their children. They want to be there for them and watch them grow and have a hand in forming them into successful adults. In New York, when the court is deciding custody in complex cases, they always have the...
Young entrepreneurs: Why you need a prenuptial agreement
Entrepreneurs should know that there are no guarantees that an endeavor will be successful in the future. Whether this endeavor is a business or a marriage, it is wise to protect yourself before making a commitment. This is why it is crucial for young entrepreneurs to...
How to ask for a prenup
Do you have health insurance because you plan to get ill? Of course not. You have health insurance to protect yourself in case you become ill or injured. Without insurance, you may face greater financial burden or take risks for your health. Prenuptial agreements are...
Who decides your child’s religion after divorce?
Settling matters with your soon-to-be ex-spouse during a divorce can be a messy and challenging process, and things only get more complicated with matters of religion. If you and the other parent practice different faiths, deciding which denomination your children...
