There comes a point in time in many individuals’ lives where they would do just about anything to escape the emotional burden associated with their marriage. But this rush to dissolve a marriage can have you overlooking some of the most important financial moves of...
Child Custody Disputes & Putting the Children First
As a matrimonial attorney for nearly 34 years, it never ceases to amaze me the little regard people often have for their children during the dissolution process. I say this because, too often, I see mothers and fathers using their children as pawns or as ammunition in...
Preserving an Inheritance During a Divorce
During the course of your marriage, you may inherit certain assets or property from loved ones, either after they pass away or while they are still alive. Although in most states these inherited items are considered the separate property of the individual who received...
Sue Ann Hamm to Appeal $1 Billion Divorce Ruling
In what has been one of the most expensive divorce settlements of all time, the wife of oil baron Harold Hamm received nearly $1 billion in a court ruling issued in early November. However, Sue Ann Hamm's attorney says she will appeal this amount, as it represents...
Keeping Child Discipline Consistent Between Divorced Parents
One of the most significant challenges divorced parents face is figuring how they can maintain consistent discipline and expectations for their children, especially if the kids split time between the two parents' homes. It's common for disputes to arise, for example,...
Helpful Tips: Reducing Unnecessary Expenses in a Divorce
Going through a divorce can be an expensive process, especially if there are high-value assets involved or significant tension between you and your former partner. However, even when a divorce is headed toward an amicable settlement, it can be very difficult to divide...
Study: More People Getting Married Multiple Times
A recently released study from Pew Research found that about 40 percent of all new marriages in 2013 included at least one spouse who had been previously married, and nearly 20 percent were between couples in which both partners had been married in the past.The study,...
Financial Implications of Legal Separation vs. Divorce
One noticeable trend in family law over the past several years has been the tendency of couples to remain legally separated for long periods of time without actually getting divorced. In many situations, they make the decision to do this because of financial...
The Many Downsides of Self-Representation in Divorce
If you're going through a divorce in Connecticut and are concerned about money, you might think about forgoing legal counsel and representing yourself. This is not a good idea for a number of reasons, and could leave you with a situation that comes back to haunt you...
New Jersey Reforms Alimony Rules, Following Connecticut’s Example
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recently signed a bill in his state that includes a number of key changes to current alimony laws. Although some advocates say the reform effort does not go far enough, it does change many aspects of a system that some have described...
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