At exactly 5:31 PM yesterday, I reached a milestone in my career. Over the last decade or so, one of my activities has been to instruct lawyers, mental health professionals, and financial professionals in negotiation, dispute resolution and facilitation skills, and Collaborative Practice. I have conducted a variety of trainings, workshops, and classes. Each year […]
How the New Tax Bill Impacts Divorces
The 2017 “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” was signed into law today. Although there has been much press about the expected impact of this law, there has been much less focus on impact that is specific to divorced and divorcing families. Based on my initial review, here are some of the main ways in which […]
Your Divorce Strategy: What Is Your Goal?
When getting divorced, it’s both tempting and easy to skip over the most important step. What’s most important is not filing with the court. It is not figuring out what your rights might be. It is not meeting with a divorce lawyer. What’s most important? It’s formulating goals about what’s most important for your divorce […]
Medical Insurance for Ex-Spouses after Divorce
You’re getting divorced, and there’s much to consider. With all the changes, it’s easy to overlook how divorce will affect your medical insurance. If you’re covered through your spouse’s employment, your coverage through your ex-spouse will be canceled as of the end of the month in which your divorce is finalized. It will be up […]