Last month I wrote a blog post highlighting many of the practical considerations in trying to negotiate a resolution of a divorce given the dramatic and significant impacts caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The loss of jobs. The reduction of income. The decline in the value of assets. Even more…
It goes without saying that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been widespread and devastating. It has been dramatic and sudden. It has reached every corner of the globe. It has affected virtually every institution – political, economic and social. It has touched every community, every family and every…
It is a social norm for one to state, “I’m sorry to hear that” in response to the hearing the news of a death or divorce among ones friends of family. While it an appropriate response of condolence when a someone dies, is it always appropriate to state the same…
For family law attorneys, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . . fights over holiday parenting time. The holiday season is often a time of stress, and sometimes of sadness, for everyone. For separating or divorcing parents or newly divorced parents, fighting over how to divide holiday…
A few weeks ago The New York Times published an article about a divorce in the United Kingdom caught my attention. The article was called “Divorce on Demand? In the U.K., It’s Not Quite That Simple“. Does the UK have “divorce on demand”? What even is divorce “on demand”? Can spouses…
Kate Spade’s recent suicide has been the subject of widespread speculation in the news. How could it be that this attractive and successful icon of fashion would take her own life? After all she sold her business for billions. She was attractive, popular in the media and in the “right” social circles. She…
If only for a sliver of time, a joyous occasion made everyone in the world forget all of its trials and tribulations. North Korea, Gaza, the Mueller investigation, MS13 – mere distractions. A divided nation, a divided world came together as one to witness the Royal Wedding between Price Harry…
During the New Year’s season we often reflect on the blessings we have received over the course of the last year and give thanks. Many of us visit family during this time and if we are fortunate enough our parents. This past week, the Sixth Circuit of the United States…
Despite the recent heat wave, Fall has arrived. Besides the presumably cooler weather, when the calendar hits September, we can always look forward to a number of things – school starts, rush hour traffic resumes, shorter days, etc. However, for us lawyers September brings with it the annual amendments that…
Summer is over. The kids are back in school. The normal routine has returned to your life. This is a comparatively calm time for most households. There are fewer stressors, a little more “me time” and a lot less “rock ‘n roll” than during the summer. It is a good time…