Firing Your Attorney

If you decide you are unhappy with your attorney, you should advise him/her of your feelings in writing.  If it becomes clear that you cannot work with your attorney, then you should not be afraid to fire him/her. It is best to make the decision early on. Otherwise, not only will you be switching attorneys during […]

Same Old Cheaters

On February 16, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Prepare for Divorce, Sex, by leslye

Americans forty-five and older are more open to having sex outside their marriage than they were ten years ago.  According to AARP, “they’re more liberal in their attitudes, yet they’re having sex less often.  The only thing that’s changed in a negative direction is financial worries.”

Single in New York City

On February 15, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Marriage, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

If you are single in New York City, the odds are that you are a woman!  It is difficult for a single woman to meet someone in NYC.  According to the 2009 American Community Survey, there are 131,548 more unmarried and divorced women than men in NYC.  If you include widowed women, the figure jumps […]

The Rules

On February 13, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

Even though it’s time to update The Rules, it seems that the more things change, the more they stay the same.  Because of Facebook, other social media, and texting, everyone is an open book.  You have to be very careful what you put out there.  And…don’t let yourself get into a long online relationship.  It’s going […]

Your Attorney

The best way to work with your attorney is to empower yourself by understanding the divorce process in your state.  Don’t ever assume that your attorney will take care of everything.  Not only are you the boss when you hire an attorney, but you are the one who has the most to gain or lose.  […]

Marriage—Misguided Reasons to Stay

Divorce is difficult.  It is a battle.  These are the reasons why many people stay in a bad marriage.  People use various excuses for staying in a bad marriage:  children, money, vows they made when they married.  Life is too short to stay in a bad marriage. Read “The Top Misguided Reasons to Stay in a Bad […]

A Happy Marriage

On February 10, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Marriage, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

A lasting marriage does not always mean a happy marriage.  There are plenty of miserable couples who have stayed together because of their children, religion or economic reasons.  But for many couples it’s not enough to just stay together.  They want a relationship that is meaningful and satisfying. People are looking for a partnership, and […]

“I Love You”

On February 8, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

In times of fiscal austerity, women are ready for an old-fashioned Valentine’s—tokens of romance like cards and flowers.  According to a new poll by iVillage.com—most important of all, they want a simple “I Love You.”