It is important to discuss and plan life insurance policy during divorce proceedings to make sure that you and your children are protected, especially in the case of an emergency or change of income in the future. New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning that the value of cash from a life insurance policy […]
Steve Carell’s new film, “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” which opened this past Friday, deals with divorce and infidelity. In the movie, Carell plays a man whose wife admits to cheating on him and asks for a divorce. He spoke to The Huffington Post about the character he plays and how he deals with divorce. During the […]
There is evidence that shows that Generation X is leaning more towards monogamy than divorce when compared to their parents. The number of divorces reached its height in 1980, but has been in decline ever since. What is the reason behind it? Experts say that some reasons include higher levels of education, “peer” marriages where […]
Couples divorcing today need to consider some of the income and tax consequences that may come from real estate transactions during a divorce. Real Estate Divorce Specialist Robert Bailey-Lemansky estimates that about 70% of splits involve some form of real estate transaction. With today’s market, a house can sit on the market for a long […]
A recent study by industrial psychologist Dr. Michael Aamodt examined occupations and divorce rates. His research found a correlation between working in high-stress and extroverted jobs with long or unpredictable hours and increased likelihood for getting divorce.His research paper listed some of the occupations with higher chances of splitting up to be nurses, psychiatrists, dancers, […]
It is easy to get caught up in the anger and frustration that comes with getting divorced. One Dallas couple, however, gives us a little bit of inspiration. Instead of letting the drama of the divorce get to them, the former couple, married for nine years, looked to provide their son with the best […]
Joe Cioffi, 59, is one of the many fathers trying to win primary custody of his son. “Why should I be the underdog here?” He explained his right to more than just visitation rights, “I’m a professional. I pay my bills. I’m not a criminal. I’m home at night.” According to the 2010 Census, there […]
Marriage counselor Vikki Stark explains seven ways to bounce back from a divorce. Though it certainly takes time for these messages to fully sink in, the earlier you hear them, the better. Here’s what she suggested: 1. Believe that “time heals all:” and know that you will begin to feel better. 2. Accept what […]
Have questions regarding getting a no fault divorce? We’ve got you covered: Q: Can I prevent a court from granting a no fault divorce? A: You actually cannot stop a no fault divorce. Even if you are against your spouse’s request for divorce, that itself is an “irreconcilable difference” that would justify divorce. […]
On Tuesday, Soya Radin, 39, and her four children were evicted from her building in Borough Park, Brooklyn. She had been living in the building in the building for about two years and has gotten tied into the financial arguments between the owning couple, Chana and Simon Taub. The Taubs began their dramatic divorce case […]
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