How the legal system treats animals has changed dramatically in recent decades. They're protected by anti-cruelty laws. Their owners can bequeath fortunes to them. And their fate in a divorce, with rare exception, no longer hangs on "calling contests," in …
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We’re all familiar with couples who decide to live separately for awhile before actually getting divorced. And typically, these couples use this “trial separation” to decide whether or not they want to pursue formal legal action. These days, however, more …
Legal Separation or Divorce: Which is Better Financially? - Forbes Read more »
What can you do to stay on the best path forward? Here are a few key steps to get you started towards financial stability post-divorce. Once your divorce settlement agreement is finalized, you will need to: Update accounts. Even though …
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We hear a lot about how the courts are biased in favor of mothers when deciding child custody. After a 10 year career as a divorce coach/consultant and doing extensive research on the subject, I've come to the conclusion that …
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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have reached a divorce settlement, including a custody arrangement for their 6-year-old daughter Suri, TMZ reported Monday. In quickly settling out of court, the former couple sidestepped the messy custody dispute some had predicted for …
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An associate was recently telling me about her experience with an attorney in court. The attorney was making misrepresentations to the judge. The judge was trying to question her and get to the point. The attorney wouldn't stop talking and …
Henry Gornbein: How Should Your Attorney Act in Court? Read more »
I've found that most people, despite being in an unloving and unhappy marriage, will avoid considering divorce as an option because they believe it will be harmful to their children. I believe the opposite is true -- that they are …
Contrary to popular belief, divorce isn't always negative for kids - sometimes it's excellent for kids. Here are five ways that your children can benefit from your divorce: 1. When Mommy and Daddy are happier as individuals, their kids will …
Embroiled in a legal battle over the custody of his dog, a Brooklyn man is offering everything from a $250 game of fetch with his beloved puggle to limited edition art pieces to raise money for his depleted legal fund. …
Man spends $60,000 in custody fight for Knuckles the dog Read more »
When things don't work out between you and the person you married, you suffer internally, agonizing over a new life without each other, reminiscing about the way he once made you feel. Then, it hits you: what about your children? …
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