No Gavel
There are several misconceptions about the Family Court. The one that is most bothersome is the belief that once the case is over the conflict is over. The (former) couple gets all dressed up, all worried, all stressed, and all…
Should I Collect Against My Spouse’s Social Security Benefits in Our Divorce?
For couples that have been married for ten years or longer a divorce means an assessment of social security benefits. Under the current law, the spouse that has earned less income during the marriage has an option. He or she…
The Mirror Method Approach to Family Court Advocacy
I had wonderful mentors when I first started practicing law. I was taught early on that, when it came to contested legal matters and the zealous advocacy of clients, a lawyer should always try the "honey and sugar" approach before…
My Cousin Got the Lambo and the Iguana in Her Divorce…
If you ever really want to piss off a divorce attorney (boy, who doesn’t?!) compare your divorce to someone else’s. We love this. Really, we love this. Let’s say you and your hubby have been married for four years. You…
The Toxic Swamp of the Family Court (This is How it Works, People…)
You’ve just found yourself lucky enough to be a party in a case in Family Court. If you happen to be the defendant that was just served with a summons, you’re probably thinking, “Oh, what the $#&%@.” If you happen…
On Divorce and Misery
Humor me here. What if your everyday ennui - your daily dread - ISN'T your spouse’s fault. What if it’s not your spouse who is MAKING you miserable and is just along for the ride. Sure, sometimes they certainly don’t…
The Sex Robot Invasion
Technology is forever changing the way we look at ourselves, at relationships, at fidelity, and at marriage. Perfect example: the rise of sex robots and their impact upon the current marital landscape. How do you react to these sex dolls? …
“My Divorce is Final – What Do I Do Now?”
When the radioactive dust settles and you have successfully made it to the other side of the toxic swamp that is divorce court you may find yourself relieved or anxious, drained or invigorated, lonely or in desperate need of your…
“We’re Living Separate Apart…”
I can't understand why, but divorce has a stigma. A connotation. For a long while those who were morally or religiously adverse to divorce filed for a thing called separation (this option still exists though it is rarely used, and…
What Do We Do About Fido?
After the trivialities such as the children, the house, and the retirement are properly divided, some parties to a divorce face a daunting task – what to do about the pets? Often, a pet means the entire world to one…