Prenups

On October 1, 2010, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Divorce/Financial, Marriage, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

According to a recent survey of divorce lawyers, more Americans (not only the wealthy ones) are getting prenuptial agreements.  No one should get married without one.

Divorce, Facebook and Twitter

Some people are addicted to sharing their inter most thoughts and feelings with strangers.  The truth is that most people don’t think before posting on Facebook and Twitter that what they have just posted is reaching massive numbers of people and is being immortalized in cyberspace forever. Be careful what you write.  It may come back to haunt […]

Postnuptial

Prenups are essential in every marriage.  But if you are given a postnuptial to sign—read it carefully, have a divorce attorney read it—but you should NEVER sign a postnuptial!  Even if your spouse gives you a “sign it or else” ultimatum—don’t sign it!  You will rue the day you did! It’s better to end the marriage then (if […]

A Little Divorce Gossip

On September 21, 2010, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Divorce Gossip, Divorce/Financial, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

The bitter divorce battle between Stephanie Seymour, Sports Illustrated and Victory Secret supermodel, and billionaire Peter Brandt ended yesterday.  While in court the two announced that the divorce is off, and they are going to remain married.  To be continued…

Premarital Debt

Everyone who is getting married should have a Prenuptial (Prenup) Agreement—no matter how much or how little you have.  It is very important that this agreement should not only list both of your assets but also both of your debts.  In the event of a divorce, you don’t want to be responsible for your spouse’s premarital […]

Successful Women

Successful career women who are the breadwinners in their families are nearly 40 percent more likely to get a divorce than ones who aren’t, a 25-year study shows.  The access to money makes it far easier to make it on their own. Bruised male egos could also play a part in the divorce.  Researchers found […]

Child-free

On September 5, 2010, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

This is from ASK E. JEAN, Elle magazine, December 2009 Q: My husband and I have happily chosen to be child-free; however, when I meet new people, they invariably ask,”Are you considering adoption?” or “Are your pipes broken?” Please help me formulate a response. A: Tell the half-wits: “I adore children!” And when they reply, […]

Fantasizing

On September 2, 2010, in Blog, Divorce, Divorce Advice, Divorce Information, Prepare for Divorce, by leslye

When you are in a bad marriage you fantasize about getting and being divorced.  After you are divorced you forget about how bad the marriage was (it’s like childbirth —you forget the pain) and you begin to fantasize about being in a relationship.  Having a companion without the commitment of a marriage is often the […]