How much will I have to pay in spousal support (alimony) and how long will I need to pay it? It’s always a concern for clients as to how much they’re going to shell out for alimony and also how long they’re going to have to pay their ex spouse. In Episode 19, we dive … Continue reading How Much Alimony Will I Owe and How Long Do I Need to Pay? – Episode 19
Empty nest divorce is something on the rise in the US. Couples have grown kids, amassed some wealth, homes, cars, investments, etc. What happens to all that stuff if you get divorce later in life? If you need a consultation or just want to speak to a lawyer about your options in New York State, … Continue reading Empty Nest Divorce. What happens to all your assets? – Episode 18
What happens if you go to pick your kids up from school or daycare and the school says your kids were picked up already? Then you find out your spouse picked the kids up, took them away and says they want a divorce? This situation has happened, and happens way more often than you might … Continue reading My Spouse Took the Kids. What do I do? – Episode 17
One of the unfortunate fallouts from divorce can be the potential of losing a relationship with your kids. In this episode, you’ll learn some ways to help restore that relationship. If you find yourself in the situation like we talk about in this episode, or need legal advice regarding divorce or family law, please visit … Continue reading Restoring Your Relationship with Your Kids – Episode 16
Domestic abuse doesn’t always start with physical abuse. In this episode, you’re going to hear about 7 signs of being in a domestically violent relationship. If you find yourself in a situation like I talk about in this episode, please contact the proper authorities. And if you should need legal guidance regarding domestic abuse or … Continue reading How Could I Be So Blind? 7 Signs of Domestic Violence – Episode 15
Parenting during and after a divorce can be very challenging and it’s something I see very frequently. In this episode, I’ll dive into 6 Dos and Don’ts of Co-Parenting. If you’d like your question answered on the show, please send them to divorcestoriespodcast@gmail.com. And if you’re ever in need of top divorce or family law … Continue reading 6 Dos and Don’ts of Co-Parenting – Episode 14
It might sound crazy, but in being a divorce lawyer for 2 decades, I’ve learned a lot about why marriages fall apart. So it only makes sense that I share my advice for a healthy marriage. Here are 10 pieces of advice I can give to any married couple or people that are soon to … Continue reading Marriage Advice from a Divorce Lawyer – Episode 13
I thought we were happy. What happened? What leads to a marriage completely falling apart? In this episode, I’ll share what happened with a client many years ago, and what I believe to be the reason why some marriages just seem to fall apart with no direct cause or reason. If you’d like to have … Continue reading I Thought We Were Happy. What Happened? – Episode 12
This definitely comes as one of our juicier topics, but it comes up all the time. How do you know your spouse is cheating, and what steps can you take when you find out? In this episode you’ll get some obvious signs and some not-so-obvious signs that your partner might be having an affair. Then, … Continue reading How Do You Know Your Spouse is Cheating (and what to do next) – Episode 11
This week we tackle the really difficult question of: How to tell your spouse you want a divorce. While there’s no perfect way to do this, I’m going to share some tips on how to do it in this episode. These tips come from more than 2 decades of handling divorce cases and working with … Continue reading How To Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce – Episode 10