No-Fault Divorce

Now that same-sex marriage was legalized in New York State in 2011, gay couples are coming from all over the country to get married.  On the other hand, because New York State also passed a law on no-fault divorce in October 2010, divorce filings are up 12 percent. Heterosexual couples are finally able to get a divorce without […]

Same-Sex Divorce

If you thought that the fight for same-sex marriage was difficult, now that same-sex marriage has been legalized in New York and several other states, until it is recognized by the federal government, there are going to be many complications—the most important one being divorce. New York State’s law, for example, allows same-sex marriage not […]

Formula for Alimony

Family Court judges have needed a formula to avoid unfair settlements, because the amounts and payment schedules are usually decided by them. Judges are on their own in deciding how to prioritize the various factors and how to translate them into dollar amounts—resulting in wildly inconsistent alimony awards. The unpredictability of alimony rules imposes unnecessary costs.  […]

Checklist for Selecting a Divorce Attorney

Anyone who is faced with the challenge of going through a divorce is at a stressful time in their life and needs the best assistance that they can get. One of the most essential parts to a successful divorce case is locating and hiring the right divorce attorney for your case. This is critical because […]

Marriage and the IRS

After you get married, be sure to notify the IRS if you are changing your name (not everyone does).  Also advise them of a change in your address if you are moving.  You can miss getting your tax refund if they don’t have the correct address. Marriage can result in numerous tax changes.  If you are […]

Marriage Counseling Doesn’t Work

Why doesn’t marriage counseling work?  Because most couples go for marriage counseling when it’s too late to save their marriages.  Most marriage counselors are the kiss of death for a  marriage. The  reason  that  marriage counseling doesn’t work is because couples therapy is the hardest form of therapy, and most therapists aren’t trained to do it.  Surveys indicate […]

Our Court System

Our court system can be corrupt—the attorneys and the judges!  Only when people start demanding changes from their legislators, and when they realize they have the power to make changes, then we will see something being done! The expression “you can’t fight city hall” is the position a person getting a divorce is in today.  If […]

Preparing for Divorce

When you are preparing for divorce it is very important that you have a clear picture of where you and your spouse stand financially.  The most important goal of the divorce process is to make an equitable distribution of all marital assets and debts.  In order for you to make sure that you get your […]