Gay Marriage and Engagement Rings
Hi there, If you read this blog I am sure you already guessed that I was thrilled to hear that the Federal Court has found California’s Prop 8 (the vote that overturned gay marriage in California)...
View ArticleRough day for those with triskaidekaphobia!
Hi there, Maybe because of the date or just maybe the moon is full, but the Internet was awash with crazy stories this week that were tied (at least tangentially) to divorce. First, yet another...
View ArticleTaxes and Other Stuff
Hi there, If you listen to the news you know that the so-called Bush tax cuts are expiring at the end of this year. This affects all of us whether divorcing or not, and if you are in the process of a...
View ArticleWow! A divorce with its own blog!
Hi there, I don’t know if any of you follow baseball but the owners (or owner and his wife) of the LA Dodgers are in the middle of a doozy of a divorce case. A few years ago Frank and Jamie McCourt...
View ArticleHalloween Havoc
Hi there! I’m in the midst of an incredibly busy stretch right now, but still wanted to share a few interesting and wacky stories that I came upon recently. Halloween is now just a few days away...
View ArticleMarriage, Abuse & Taxes
Hi there, I have been on a cleaning frenzy (driven no doubt by the mess in my attic, which I discovered when looking for Christmas decorations) and so I have been also cleaning out my email - I save...
View ArticleOne Divorce Lawyer’s Valentine’s Day Tale
Hi there, Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday hands down, but I recognize that for anyone involved in a divorce not so much. I still think that you can not overestimate the therapeutic value of...
View ArticleHiding Money, Social Media and the Royal Wedding
Hi there, I hope you all had as nice an Easter as I did, although looking at this rainy Thursday, it seems too long ago. Once upon a time, (a long, long time ago) I represented a woman who was...
View ArticleSecond marriages and other thoughts
Hi there, It’s been a while since I cleaned out the collection of random articles I’ve saved for the blog, and since October is closet cleaning time, here goes. The statistics about divorce in this...
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Not So Happy Valentine’s Day
Hi there, I love Valentine’s Day. Actually, I love anything that includes chocolate. I wish all of you a Happy Valentine’s Day. If this happens to be a lousy one for you, I am sorry — you are not...
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Military Divorce and the “20/20/20 Rule”
We’re grateful for the sacrifices of all our service men and women. My first exposure to military divorce came not as an attorney, but rather as a child raised on a military base for most of my...
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What You Need to Know About Changes to Social Security
If you’re going through a divorce later in life, social security benefits should absolutely be a topic of conversation. A few years back I wrote a post about things to consider when divorcing later in...
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How Coparents Should Handle the Holidays
The holidays can be fun for your whole family with a little preparation. Hi there, It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and with it all of the holidays of the season! This...
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A Look Back at 2015
Out with the old, in with the new! Hi there, We’ve had an exciting year here at the Divorce Law Monitor! We’ve added new contributors, expanded readership and updated our look. We’re happy to announce...
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Can You Undo Divorce Decrees Once They’re Final?
Tying the knot… again. Have you ever wondered if a divorce is always final or whether a divorce judgment can be “undone” or “modified?” The short answer: Like everything else, it depends. In general,...
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Divorce and Lottery Winnings: What Are the Chances?
The odds of this being you in the next Powerball drawing are 1 in 292,000,000+ As people scramble to purchase Powerball tickets for a chance (however small) at the 1.3 billion dollar jackpot, the...
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Prepare Ahead to Handle a Narcissist
Narcissists always values themselves more highly than others. Hi there, I love it when the holidays are over and the days start getting visibly longer. Among other things, there is an influx of new...
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Introducing a New Blog Series: iDivorce!
Hi there, The web is constantly abuzz with discussions on how to keep your information safe from prying eyes. Companies are working on new ways to keep online information safe, everyone emphasizes the...
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Check Your Password and Touch ID If You’re Divorcing
Generally speaking, when you’re involved in marital conflict (divorce, separation, etc.), you should immediately change the password to your email, work computer, tablet and of course, your phone. We...
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More Alimony Reform in Massachusetts?
In March 2012, Massachusetts law on alimony was reformed and codified as General Laws Chapter 208, sections 48 – 55. A judicial hearing has been set for Monday, March 7, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the State...
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