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Finances in Divorce: Liabilities
High Asset DivorceThe other side of your finances in divorce is liabilities. Liabilities are the mortgages, home equity lines of credit, credit...
Read this BlogFinancial Transparency is the Best Solution During a High Net Worth Divorce
High Asset DivorceCreating the Ground Rules for Financial Transparency “Taking a thing apart is always faster than putting something together. This is...
Read this BlogCan Mediation and Collaborative Law Work for High-Net-Worth Divorces?
Collaborative DivorceThe other week, I attended an interesting talk on financial considerations for high-net-worth women going through a divorce. The talk...
Read this BlogCompelling Evidence That Collaborative Divorce Works
Collaborative Divorce, DivorceDivorce is inevitably an emotional journey, but it doesn’t have to be a hostile one. Collaborative divorce is a way...
Read this BlogYou Want a Prenup, Your Significant Other Does Not
Prenups & PostnupsYou love your partner and have confidence in your future marriage, but you think entering a prenuptial agreement is wise....
Read this BlogIt’s Spring, and the Prenups Are Blooming
Prenups & PostnupsBecause people tend to get married in summer, late winter and early spring are always prenup seasons, that’s why we...
Read this BlogWhen to Leave Your Marriage?
Preparing for divorceShould I get a divorce? If you’re asking that question, you’re far from alone. According to a national study, about...
Read this BlogFinances in Divorce: Assets
High Asset Divorce, Prenups & PostnupsRegarding the assets, it’s important to note that what’s included and excluded from the marital estate is not always clear....
Read this BlogGetting Married for the First Time in Your 40s: Why You Need a Prenuptial Agreement
Prenups & PostnupsIf you’re marrying for the first time in your 40s, entering a prenuptial agreement becomes especially important. You’re most likely...
Read this BlogParenting & Divorce: The Impacts of Divorce
Children, Children in Divorce, Family CourtI attended a great panel talk the other week on parenting through divorce. The talk was organized by Elise Pettus,...
Read this BlogParenting & Divorce: Typical Child Behaviors
Children, Children in Divorce, Family CourtI attended a great panel talk the other week on parenting through divorce. The talk was organized by Elise Pettus,...
Read this BlogParenting & Divorce: Tips For Parents
Children, Children in Divorce, Family CourtI attended a great panel talk the other week on parenting through divorce. The talk was organized by Elise Pettus,...
Read this BlogProperty Division During a New York and Connecticut Divorce
Divorce, High Asset DivorceMarriage is a financial partnership in which both spouses contribute to the whole rather than the individual. Regardless of what...
Read this BlogCan You Ask for a Prenup After You’ve Gotten Married?
Prenups & PostnupsBefore you married, you may not have given much thought to obtaining a prenup or didn’t understand the value of...
Read this BlogCalming Your Kids’ Anxieties About Splitting Time Over the Holidays
Children in Divorce, CoparentingThe holidays are a time of wonder and excitement for children. While parents do their best to keep this season...
Read this BlogShould I Wait To Divorce After The Holidays Or Do It Now?
Children in Divorce, Divorce, HolidaysThe festive season is upon us, a time of year when we gather with family and friends to share joy,...
Read this BlogDivorce and Your Estate Plan
DivorceWhen people marry they often make preparations which include taking out insurance policies, making health care and financial directives, drafting...
Read this BlogHolding On To Your Horses: Navigating Equine Assets in Divorce
Animals in Divorce, DivorceDivorce proceedings are complex and fraught with emotional and financial challenges, and when horses are part of the marital assets,...
Read this BlogTips On How To Survive Divorce During The Holiday Season
Divorce, HolidaysNavigating the holiday season amidst a divorce can feel like trying to dance gracefully on a tightrope — balancing emotions,...
Read this BlogFinding Your Voice: Strategies to Help You Speak Up for Yourself During Divorce Mediation
Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Divorce mediationThe Miller Law Group is pleased to provide this guest post by Meghan Freed, Esq., co-founder of award-winning Connecticut divorce...
Read this BlogThanksgiving Challenge: Giving Thanks and Staying Positive
DivorceBy Joy A. Dryer, PhD. Giving thanks on Thanksgiving can be a challenge when you are divorced. You may be...
Read this BlogNewly Divorced Over the Holidays? Dos and Don’ts for Making Holiday Plans
Divorce with childrenThe first holiday season after a divorce can be difficult for everyone. Parents may find themselves taking on new responsibilities...
Read this BlogWhat to Do If Your Significant Other Refuses to Sign a Prenup
Prenups & PostnupsYou love your fiancé and have faith in your relationship. Yet, you know that if anything goes wrong in the...
Read this BlogWhat Will Get You “Cancelled” in Divorce? Don’t Do These 3 Divorce No-Nos.
Divorce, Divorce mediation, High Asset DivorceMaintaining a civil relationship with your spouse during divorce can be a real challenge, but it is worth it. Being...
Read this BlogUnderstanding ‘Stuckness’ in Marriage Through the Lens of Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Divorce, DivorceBeing “stuck” in a marriage evokes an image of sinking slowly into quicksand. No matter how much you struggle, there’s...
Read this BlogNavigating the Path Together: The Power of Collaborative Divorce in 2023
Collaborative Divorce, DivorceDivorce has become an inevitable part of many journeys in the complex landscape of modern relationships. Exploring evolving approaches to...
Read this BlogWestchester Visitation Lawyer
Divorce, Preparing for divorceVisitation rights are one of the most critical issues for any couple going through a divorce. The initial divorce, child...
Read this BlogThe Intersection Of Estate Planning And Divorce
Divorce, Prenups & PostnupsThink through the impact of your divorce on your estate plan, so that the two pieces work seamlessly together, instead...
Read this BlogDivorce After a Long Marriage: How to Rebuild Your Life
DivorceYou stayed with your spouse far longer than you should have, but you‘ve finally pulled the plug and gotten divorced....
Read this BlogNew York Child Support Guide – Everything You Need To Know
Child Support, Children in Divorce, Family CourtMost parents going through a separation or divorce, whether in mediation, Collaborative Law, or court-based litigation, are aware that some...
Read this BlogWhat Is Divorce Coaching And How Can It Help?
DivorceHarriet Lerner writes in The Dance of Connection, “Perhaps nothing leaves us more vulnerable than the threat of relationship loss....
Read this Blog8 Advantages Of Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative DivorceOnce you know what defines the process, it’s important to know why you might want to choose it over more...
Read this BlogConflict Resolution: Change Your Perspective
Divorce, Divorce mediationFind some objectivity to translate conflict into problem-solving. I have a dear old friend who I value for her willingness...
Read this BlogParental Alienation: Everything You Need To Know
Children in Divorce, Divorce with children, Family CourtRecently I spoke to Charlie Jamison on my radio show, Divorce Dialogues. Charlie is a Board-certified Marital and Family Law...
Read this BlogPost-Divorce Dating Profiles That Work
Dating, Post-DivorceGetting Out There! Do’s and Don’ts of an Online Dating Profile With nearly 2,500 online dating sites in the US alone,...
Read this BlogMother And Daughter Relationship During Divorce
Children in Divorce, DivorceThe mother and daughter relationship is unique. There’s a special bond forged through a lifetime of advice, companionship, strength, and...
Read this BlogMindful Co-Parenting After Divorce: The 6 Keys
Children in Divorce, Coparenting, Divorce with children, Family CourtDivorce can cause a lot of sleepless nights. Worries about joint property and investments, co-owned businesses, not to mention peace,...
Read this BlogWe Are Thinking About Divorce, Can I Move Out?
Divorce, Preparing for divorceMove Out in Divorce “My wife wants me to move out.” We hear this sentence frequently. Oftentimes, the spouse says...
Read this BlogActions As Evidence: How Your Threats and Insults Can Cost you Custody
Custody, Divorce, Divorce with children, Family CourtActions As Evidence: Shifting Your Mindset in Divorce Divorce can be disorienting. Things you thought you knew about your spouse...
Read this BlogDivorce After An Affair
Adultery, DivorceI frequently meet with new clients shortly after they or their spouses have revealed or discovered an affair. This is...
Read this BlogTrue Empathy: What Feeling Another’s Pain Requires
Collaborative Divorce, Preparing for divorce“Empathy” is a popular—and often misused—term. What people usually mean when they talk about “having empathy” is “kindness” or perhaps...
Read this BlogThe Storm Out: What Is It, Why We Do It, What To Do
Collaborative Divorce, MediationWhat Is A Storm Out? Sometimes in divorce negotiations, whether in mediation or collaborative sessions, someone gets upset or feels...
Read this BlogDivorce When The Woman Is The Breadwinner
Divorce, High Asset DivorceDoes It Make A Difference If The Woman Is The Breadwinner? It’s human nature to want to call money “yours”...
Read this BlogThreats As Evidence In Divorce
DivorceThe Right Way to Deal with Legal Threats As Evidence In Divorce “I was never ruined but twice—once when I...
Read this BlogPROTECTING CHILDREN IN DIVORCE
Children in Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, DivorceI had been a divorce litigator for 10 years when I faced divorce myself. At the time, I was spending...
Read this BlogHow to Move on After Divorce
DivorcePeople in the process of divorce find themselves at the intersection of what was and what will be. That intersection...
Read this BlogReproductive Technology Law
Divorce, Reproductive TechnologyFamilies are built in a variety of wondrous ways. When your family-building journey involves assisted reproductive technology, surrogates, gestational carriers,...
Read this BlogWestchester Post Divorce Estate Planning Lawyer
Divorce, Post-Divorce, Preparing for divorceAfter a divorce, everything changes — even your estate planning needs. As part of finalizing matters and moving forward with...
Read this BlogCalculating Spousal Maintenance in Westchester
DivorceWhen a couple goes through a divorce, it can have a significant economic impact on both spouses, and it can...
Read this BlogDivorce Financial Planning
Collaborative DivorcePeople getting divorced generally do not want to destroy their lives. In fact, people who chose divorce often do so...
Read this BlogChild Custody Decisions & Sports Safety
Children in Divorce, CoparentingDivorce and Co-parenting: Who Has the Final Say About Dangerous Sports? Co-parenting can be challenging under the best of circumstances....
Read this BlogCommon Surrogacy Agreement Mistakes
Children, Reproductive TechnologyBiggest Surrogacy Agreement Mistakes One of the biggest decisions you can make in life is adding to your family. And...
Read this BlogWhat New York’s Changes to Surrogacy Laws May Mean for Parents and Surrogates
Reproductive TechnologyThere are few things more joyful than a new baby. Whether you expand your family through pregnancy, adoption, assisted reproductive...
Read this BlogYOUR DIVORCE DOES NOT DEFINE YOU
Collaborative DivorceEven when we are hurt, angry, sad and confused many of us try to find an honest and authentic voice...
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