Recent Blog Posts
Grandparents and Divorce
As the grandfather of four, I could not imagine my life without my grandchildren. And I believe the feeling is mutual. That is why I am saddened whenever I read a court case about a divorced parent who is involved in a court battle with his or her former spouse’s [...]
What’s in a Word?
In order to keep up with the current divorce law in New York, I subscribe to a variety of services that contain summaries of recent cases. Many of these cases involve custody of children and almost all use the phrase “the best interest of the child” in determining what to [...]
The Three Legged Stool of Divorce
I have often thought that there are three components that need to be addressed when a couple is ending their marriage: Legal Financial Emotional All three need to be managed during a divorce or a couple is not likely to achieve the best possible outcome under the circumstances. I believe [...]
The Affordable Care Act Part 3
COBRA and Divorce A judgment of divorce is generally considered a “qualifying event” that requires you to be removed from a health insurance policy you have with your now former spouse. Once the employer determines that you are divorced, you would receive a notice that coverage was being terminated. You [...]