<https://burnsmediation.com/keep-college-costs-out-of-court/"> {4:18 minutes to read} Did you know that a judge can order a parent to pay some or all of the college expenses of a child? While most parents do want to help a [...]
{3:00 minutes to read} When Charles and Lisa decided to divorce, they hired attorneys, who negotiated the terms of their agreement. As part of their settlement, Charles would receive $100,000 from Lisa’s 401(k). They had [...]
{3:18 minutes to read} In Part 1 of this series, I proposed that an unmarried couple enters into a cohabitation agreement if they decided to live together. In Part 2, I outline what they might [...]
Why You Should Have a “Cohabitation Agreement” {2:42 minutes to read} If a married couple in New York ends their relationship, the Equitable Distribution Law determines how they will divide any of the assets and [...]
{1:48 minutes to read} Many people are under the mistaken belief that they are entitled to a better financial settlement because their spouse had an affair. The reality is that even before New York adopted a [...]
{2:18 minutes to read} Many couples feel that they can save money by working out the terms of their settlement agreement on their own. That is rarely the case. First, most couples end their marriage [...]
{2:12 minutes to read} A retainer is an advance fee that you pay a lawyer which is in effect a down payment that will be applied toward the total fee charged. The reason why a [...]
{2:30 minutes to read} When couples come to me seeking divorce mediation, the first thing we do is meet for a consultation. This meeting is important because it gives clients a chance to meet me and [...]
{3:30 minutes to read} When I first met Hank and Wilma, Hank provided me with a 3-page typewritten summary of their “agreement.” As is my practice, I then went through the summary with them point [...]
{2:18 minutes to read} Divorce is arguably one of the most stressful life events that people can go through. In my article, “The New Reality After Divorce," I talked about the emotions that can sometimes accompany the [...]
