New York Divorce

New York state had one of the lowest divorce rates in the nation in 2008, according to new census figures.  Even Manhattan’s 10% divorce rate was slightly lower than the national average of 10.7%.  Divorce lawyers were at loss to explain why New York’s rate wasn’t higher, given the stresses that go hand in hand […]

Joint Tax Return

When you are a newlywed, the opportunity to file a joint tax return may sound romantic.  And when one spouse has relatively high income while the other has little or none, it can even save taxes. But for couples who are splitting up, but not yet divorced or legally separated before the end of the […]

Statistics on Cheating

On December 14, 2009, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

Statistics state that 41 percent of husbands in America cheat.

Educate Yourself

On December 8, 2009, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

Knowledge is power.  Do as much research as you can.  Find out what the laws of your state are.  Find out what the divorce process entails.  Don’t use your attorney as your only source of information.  My eBook, ” The Divorce Survival Guide for Women”  is so important to your ” knowledge.”  You can buy it @www.preparefordivorce.com

Military Divorce

On December 1, 2009, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

Divorces are rising in the military.  The divorce rate in the armed forces rose again in the past year, the Pentagon said, and is now a full percentage point higher than around the time of the attacks of 9/11/2001. As in previous  years, women in uniform had much higher divorce rates than their male counterparts.

Divorce—Your Priorities

On November 27, 2009, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

It is important that you know what your priorities are.  During your divorce you may find that your priorities change.  The things that you thought at the beginning of the divorce were important become irrelevant as time passes. Review your priorities regularly and discuss with your attorney if they should change.  Staying on top of your priorities […]

Ohio Divorce

On October 26, 2009, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce By States, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

According to HALT an increase in available resourses combined with the worsening economy has resulted in a surge of self-representation in the Ohio divorce court.  About one third of divorce cases are pro se.

Divorce Is War

On October 23, 2009, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

Divorce is War! A war you MUST fight to preserve your quality of life and ensure your financial security. My eBook “The Divorce Survival Guide for Women” is your battle plan @www.preparefordivorce.com. You’ll be amazed at what you will learn from my eBook.