I recently attended a seminar where one of the topics was the issue of grey divorces. Our population is aging. A major portion of our population consists of baby boomers. We often talk about midlife crises, but what does this mean? Does it even exist? Think about the fact that many years ago there were […]
Divorce
Coping After Divorce: 7 Ways to Say Thank You and Learn
Before my marriage ended, I moved through the world with the assumption that I’d always be with my husband. I didn’t really entertain the thought of being single again; it wasn’t part of my reality. Now, my marriage is unexpectedly over and my newly single life has begun. I’ve had to regroup, rethink, and revise […]
9 Ways to Get Back on Track Financially After Divorce
Divorce can be overwhelming emotionally and financially. According to statistics, women who get divorced typically experience a drop in the lifestyle they once had. It is so important, now more than ever, to maintain your financial situation while you cope with your divorce. Whether you are still in the process or are newly divorced, here […]
Tax Planning for Retirement Plan Distributions Between Divorcing Couples
Distributions from qualified retirement plans made in the context of divorce negotiations could have unintended tax consequences if not structured properly.
5 Tips to Move Forward After Infidelity and Divorce
By Vicki Vollweiler, Certified Divorce Coach As a divorce coach, I hear one story over and over: infidelity. The person who stepped out on the marriage can be either male or female. In all cases, it seems, one person is left alone… distraught, confused, and scared about the future. One partner is left to wonder, […]
WATCH: The Four Aspects of Divorce
Divorce and family law attorney Henry Gornbein discusses four aspects of divorce: legal, psychological, economic, and religious.
6 Key Steps to Divorce Recovery
When my husband initiated a seemingly innocent discussion of our relationship nearly a year ago, I developed a gut feeling that something was very wrong – despite his protestations to the contrary. Fast forward a few months later and our 23-year marriage ended in divorce – something I didn’t want or expect. Thus began the process of […]
The Importance of Law Firm Members and Support Staff
One thing to consider when retaining an attorney for a dissolution, divorce, or family law matter is the support staff and the other attorneys in your potential attorney’s firm. Having a number of support staff and additional attorneys in your attorney’s law firm can facilitate the allocation of certain sections of your case — certain […]
7 Steps to Making Wise Decisions While Divorcing
Your marriage is ending, and you are a parent. In the midst of upheaval and strong feelings, you have to make complex and critically important choices. Where to live? How to keep finances manageable? If and how to use
International Custody Disputes: What You Need to Know
There has been a lot in the news lately detailing some high-profile international custody disputes that have helped shed light on the sometimes complex issues related to international child custody laws. By now, most have heard about the case of former Gossip Girl American actress Kelly Rutherford, who recently lost custody of her two children […]
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