Lessons Learned from High-Profile Divorces
On June 26, 2020, singer-turned-talk show host Kelly Clarkson won a Daytime Emmy for the Kelly Clarkson Show. That day, she sent two tweets: one thanking her crew, and one thanking Brandon Blackstock for believing in her. In the normal course of a day this might not seem like much, but Kelly Clarkson filed for…
Read MoreA Different Type of Independence Day
As July 4th approaches, and we continue to adjust to the “new normal,” you may be considering your own independence – separation or divorce. While we can expect plenty of fireworks this holiday weekend, if the fireworks in your marriage have shifted from the romantic and bright kind to the loud and explosive kind, it…
Read MoreWhen Play Resumes, Pay Resumes: Why Athletes Need Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
The sports world, just like every other industry, took a backseat to the global pandemic beginning in the middle of March. We have been without sports since then, as Major League Baseball cancelled the remainder of Spring Training, sending players home from Arizona and Florida. The NBA and NHL paused their seasons, MLB Opening Day…
Read MoreTo File or Not to File
When COVID-19 hit and the Courts in New York shutdown in mid-March, new divorce actions could no longer be filed. Many couples contemplating divorce were left in limbo. However, as of May 25th, the Courts are now accepting new divorce filings. If you are ready to take the next step and move forward with your…
Read MoreSports Schedule or Custody Schedule? Unexpected Conflicts for Athletes Resuming Play
After months of speculation and preparation, the NBA finally rolled out its plan to restart the season on July 30, 2020, at Disney World in Orlando. The league and the players have been in talks for months negotiating the logistics of the return of basketball – regular season and postseason schedule, player salaries, and coronavirus…
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce Is an Out-of-Court Alternative
Living life in close quarters during these past few months, whether a couple has been together for months or years, can put stress on the healthiest of relationships. With children learning virtually from home and non-essential businesses closed, forced family closeness can bring some spouses together, but it can also pull some spouses apart. Many…
Read MoreAlternative Dispute Resolution and Divorce: During the COVID-19 crisis, Is It Right for You?
Technology has been changing the landscape of how attorneys do business for a long time. As electronic communications become more and more secure, and clients have less time to travel back and forth for meetings or court proceedings, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods allow increased freedom for divorce solutions. During the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic, courtrooms…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Mediation: An Overview
People who disagree have many options. Most broadly, they can ignore the problem, fight to the death to preserve their position, or mutually work towards an amicable resolution. If you are interested in the latter, mediation can help. Private mediation is a voluntary, solution-focused, confidential, and supportive process structured to help people reach mutually acceptable…
Read MoreWhen Child Custody and Homeschooling Collide – What Co-Parents Should Consider
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, all New York and New Jersey public and private schools will remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 academic year. Both Governor Cuomo and Governor Murphy have announced these institutions will continue online and remote instruction through the rest of the school year. This leaves many parents…
Read MoreEssential Workers, Coronavirus, and Child Custody: FAQ
In the months since COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, hit the United States, just about every aspect of our lives has changed. Businesses, restaurants, sports venues, and schools have all shut down. Public and private schools are closed through the end of the academic year. Stay-at-home orders are in effect for the majority of New…
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