Separation/Divorce: Waddya Mean It’s Joint Money??!
“Waddya mean it’s joint money??!” exclaimed Joe* during a particularly challenging mediation session. We were looking at the bank accounts, credit card debts and retirement plans, [...]
Separation/Divorce: My Lawyer Said . . .
How many times have I heard the words: “Well, my lawyer said . . .” while mediating a challenging couple? When that ball gets lobbed over the net, it tends [...]
Separation or Divorce – Finances
How Does The Budget Look Once We Are Separated? Good question! One of the biggest concerns when contemplating a separation or divorce has to do with finances. How are we [...]
What If One of Us Just Moves Out of the House?
The question of who stays in the house is a big concern when couples are contemplating a separation or divorce. It is one of the topics that is discussed [...]
What Happens to the House When We Separate?
When couples are separating the question of what happens to the house is a big topic of conversation and negotiation during the mediation. Each couple comes with a different [...]
What is the Difference Between a Separation and a Divorce?
New York State has joined the other 49 states to become a No Fault divorce state. This means that you and your spouse can file for your divorce immediately without [...]