Prenuptial Agreement

On February 14, 2012, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Marriage, by Leslye
No one should get married without having a prenuptial agreement in place. A prenup is an agreement between two people that deals with the financial consequences if their marriage should end. It is used to protect your assets going into the marriage as well as future assets. It also protects you against premarital debts your future spouse may have.  Even if you have very [...]

Marriage and Gay Divorce

On January 21, 2012, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Marriage, by Leslye
What do you do when your spouse tells you that he or she is gay and wants a divorce?  Whether you've married a long time or just a few years, it is devasting. When your spouse tells you that they are gay and no longer want to be married to you, it's as bad as [...]

The Marriage Dilemma

On January 6, 2012, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Marriage, by Leslye
The lastest statistics from the Pew Research Center are scary.  In 1960 nearly three-fourths of people 18 and older were married. In 2010 the number had dropped to 51%. Four in ten births were to unmarried women.  If this trend continues, within a few years less than half of the population in the United States will be [...]

Proposal Planners

On January 4, 2012, in Blog, Marriage, by Leslye
There are matchmakers, wedding planners, fashion stylists, floral designers and now there are proposal planners!  These consultants advise men, and sometimes women, who can't figure it out for themselves, how to propose—sometimes in grand style.  For a fee a proposal planner helps create a scenario for the moment and assist in its execution. While the bride tends [...]

New Statistics

On December 19, 2011, in Blog, Marriage, by Leslye
New statistics from the Pew Research Center show that 51% of Americans over the age of 18 who are married are down from 57% in 2000 and 72% in 1960. A frightening fact is that soon married couples will be a social minority.

Cheating Heart

On December 4, 2011, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Marriage, by Leslye
What do you do if you discover that your partner has cheated on you?  Before you do anything, you have to figure out the extent of the infidelity.  Not all cheating is created equal (not that it is any less painful).  Was the affair sexual or emotional? Was it a one-night stand or a long-term affair [...]

How To Attract A Man

On October 27, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Marriage, by Leslye
Some things to think about:  The first thing to remember is not to size up every man you meet as "marriage material."  Men sense it if you are and run the other way.  There's nothing more appealing to men than a girl who always seems to be happy and having a good time. Be easygoing [...]

Single in Manhattan

On October 11, 2011, in Blog, Marriage, Sex, by Leslye
Young women come to Manhattan looking for a Carrie Bradshaw "Sex and the City" experience and to find a husband.  Unfortunately, being single in New York City is "the kiss of death."  According to a recent study, 78 percent of 20 year-olds are females.  There are so few eligible guys around—it's like a candy store for men.  To make [...]