According to DC Divorce Attorney Brian Pearlstein: Many clients come in with preconceived notions of what they want to achieve and often these desires are driven by emotional, rather than practical, considerations. In fact, each state has well established precedents on… View Article
Divorces are like snowflakes, no two are alike. Because of the unique and multi-faceted nature of divorce, it’s difficult to get the whole story. Attorneys focus on legalities and often miss underlying motivations and hidden possibilities. Psychologists typically don’t have the expertise… View Article
There are over a million divorces in the U.S. each year. But, getting divorced is not something that most of us do twice. So, as first timers, with no experience, we enter into a state of upheaval as we fall into… View Article
Are you considering a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Divorce? If your situation is uncomplicated, you may decide that the best plan of action is to fill-in all of the forms you need for your divorce and file them at your local… View Article
During a recent discussion of divorce baggage, a colleague mentioned that when he meets someone with divorce baggage he makes a mental note not to be their bellhop. His attempt at humor actually makes a lot of sense. According to… View Article
Tax Ramifications of Retirement Plan Transfers in a Divorce – Kurtis P. Kron, CPA There are a multitude of issues, both emotional and financial, that one encounters when going through a divorce. Often overlooked in this process are the tax ramifications. … View Article
While many of our divorcing clients think that they will never remarry, statistically, this is just not so. According to a recent report from the Pew Research Center, in 40% of new marriages at least one partner has been married… View Article
This month my book “The Professional Woman’s Guide To Conflict Management” is being released by Impackt Publishing. While the book was not written for the divorce audience much of its content is relevant since divorce is often the most significant conflict we face… View Article
Do you have a divorce bucket list? Maybe it’s time to start one. Are there things that you want to do but couldn’t do when you were married? Are there other things that you want to do before you re-partner?… View Article
Are you a divorce virgin? For most of us, divorce is a once-in-a-lifetime crazy-making event. Going through the monumental transition of divorce, with no prior experience, can leave you feeling like you’ve fallen into a giant sink hole before you’ve had a chance to learn… View Article