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This article “Children of divorce want ‘open access’ to both mom and dad, studies show“ about children of divorce is spot-on.  When parents cannot make their marriage work any longer, it can be difficult for them to set aside their only feelings about each other so that they can work together with their ex-spouse to make [...]

Tamera Mowry-Housely Says Getting A Prenup Is A ‘Smart’ Decision and I agree that a Prenup is a smart choice.  It isn’t about being romantic or about “trusting” the other that the marriage will work out forever.  It is about being smart, being informed, and understanding how you each feel about money and property that [...]

Strategies for Body and Mind When You’re Starting or Leaving a Marriage Do you ever find yourself in pain?  Your body aches in your lower back, your shoulders or other type of discomfort?  And have you ever noticed that this may happen more often during times in your life that are stressful?  When you have [...]

  I saw this picture on someone’s Facebook post.  I saved it to my computer.  It made me smile. What does it do for you?        

  So my headline got your attention, right?  Here is what I mean, the Wall Street Journal published a recent article entitled “Divorcé’s Guide to Marriage: Study Reveals Five Common Themes Underlie Most Divorces.”  (Here is a link to the article.) Essentially, the article outlines 5 mistakes that people make in their relationships and that [...]

February is often referred to as the month of romance.  Statistics indicate that “approximately 150 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas.”   Wow!  That’s a lot of lovers.   I hope you’re one of the lucky ones.  I hope that you are feeling loved [...]

February is often referred to as the month of romance.  Statistics indicate that “approximately 150 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas.”   Wow!  That’s a lot of lovers.   I hope you’re one of the lucky ones.  I hope that you are feeling loved [...]

Deciding whether to have a prenup is a tough decision even for a prince. However, it is probably a good idea regardless of whether you have accumulated wealth right now or not. You are probably going to accumulate lots of wealth during your marriage. Having a prenup is kind of like having insurance or a [...]

Even though no fault divorce looks to be a near arrival in New York State (finally) will not make prenuptial agreements obsolete.  Prenups can dictate what happens to finances, property, pets and other issues that may be of concern to the engaged couple – as determined by the couple, rather than the Court or attorneys.