As mediation day approaches, my anxiety rises. This, of course helps no one, least of all me. So, I work on that; daily, hourly. I breathe a lot. Not just your average in-and-out breathing. A lot of deep cleansing breaths, time outs where I lay on my bed, close my eyes, and wait for my…
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Protecting Your Pet in a Divorce
Despite pets being a loving and integral member of families, the law has not caught up with this view, and still sees pets as property. But because pets are such an integral part of families, during a divorce, it can be a “custody” battle over your pet that causes a lot of disagreement and friction.…
Deciding To Divorce? 5 Harsh Realities You Need To Accept First
A dear friend of mine recently made the heartbreaking decision to put her dog down. He was nearly 14 and had terminal cancer. It was awful for their family. She said, “It was so hard because he would still go for a run with my husband every day. He still loved his treats. But he…
The pricier the ring, the likelier the divorce
Diamonds are forever, according to the song, but a marriage that starts with a lavish ceremony and expensive engagement ring is less likely to succeed. The more you spend on an engagement ring and wedding ceremony, the shorter the marriage, according to a study released last month by Andrew Francis and Hugo Mialon, professors in…
The Legal Status of Parent Coordinators in Massachusetts
Parent Coordinators are commonly used in child custody and parenting matters in Massachusetts to facilitate resolving disputes between parents on issues relating children of divorce and children born out of wedlock. The Parent Coordinator typically acts as a referee to rule on any disputes, or works more like a mediator to help the parents negotiate…
How Women Can Keep From Making Themselves Victims in Divorce
Sep 4, 2014, 9:22 AM ET By LAURA MATTIA, Baron Financial Group Financially Empowering Women Too many women undergoing divorce don’t think enough about their long-term financial stability. All too often, women getting divorced become financial victims. Many get settlements that are fair or, in some cases, more than fair. But because they have misguided…
How getting divorced can be contagious
Jeffrey Meshel was married for 12 years — but he wasn’t exactly living in marital bliss. He was very unhappy for the last several years of his marriage — he describes it as “more of a cohabitation” than a relationship — but the Midtown East resident, 57, didn’t want to get divorced because he didn’t…
How Divorced Parents Lost Their Rights
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — MY wife and I disagree, sometimes vehemently, about how best to raise our four children. She’s a lawyer, and I am sure the thought of suing me has crossed her mind once or twice. But she cannot. American courts consistently refuse to entertain child-rearing disputes between married parents. In 1936, the New…
Deciding To Become A Stay At Home Mom? Consider This Cautionary Tale
There’s a story I’ve heard countless times over the years, from both clients and colleagues. The details vary from one couple to another, but in general, the plot goes something like this: Out of school, Amy and John each landed plum jobs in their fields. They worked hard and made excellent salaries, affording them the…
Alimony Deduction Requires Good Substantiation
Until recently, I had a hard time understanding why there are so many alimony tax cases. I mean, after all, it is wash, right? One party has a deduction against AGI. He or she, probably still usually he, puts the recipients social number down and the recipient picks up the same amount as income. Then…
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