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 […]

Spying On Your Spouse

An appeals court in New Jersey ruled in 2011 that a suspicious spouse can now legally use a GPS device to keep track of their spouse.  It ruled that secretly placing a GPS device in a family car does not constitute  “invasion of privacy.”  What next?!!!!

Credit Score

Starting July 21, 2011 as part of the broader financial regulatory overhaul, a new rule comes into effect.  If you’re turned down for a loan or don’t qualify for the best interest rate, the lender must send you a free copy of the credit score it used to make its decision. This applies to credit […]

Social Media

Everyone should have learned a lesson from the Anthony Weiner debacle.  There’s no need to go into the details of the downfall of Congressman Weiner.  Google his name if you don’t know the sordid details! The Internet has completely changed any notion of privacy.  Once you publish words, photographs or videos online, they are “written in […]

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 […]

Divorce On Hold

The recession has encouraged marriages to improvise, because they have no choice.  Since the financial collapse in 2008 many semi-happy, but not totally miserable, couples have stayed together because they can’t afford to get divorced.  Or they can’t sell their homes or would lose too much money if they did.  So they continue to live together, […]