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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 [...]

If you are in the market to purchase real estate, then you are probably going out regularly to visit property that is listed on the market.  You may have been looking for a while or you may have just started. At some point during the process, when you find a place that you like, you [...]

When purchasing real estate, you will need to decide whether to use a real estate agent to assist you in your property search. Some buyers choose to do their own research – as there are many resources online which give a lot of information about properties.  However, real estate agents have access to the most [...]

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 [...]

Did you notice the change in the real estate marketplace? You didn’t notice? Yes, even six months ago, it was a buyer’s market.  But, as things do, particularly in New York, the market changed, nearly overnight. It is now a seller’s market. In other words, there is very little inventory and there are many buyers [...]

How good are you at managing your finances? Do you have good credit? Are you current on your loan or credit card bills? Whatever your response is, I’m sure you would like to respond confidently and assuredly that you have your finances handled.  However, when a marriage falls apart and a divorce is pursued, it [...]

Have you ever thought about writing a Will and just haven’t gotten around to it yet?  Or, maybe you might be avoiding the conversation altogether because it’s kinda morbid and you don’t want to even think about your future death. You can continue on that path, or face the reality, as you have heard many [...]

Inventory is low in the current New York real estate market, and, as a buyer, you will want to set yourself apart from the other buyers.  One of the ways that you can do that, is to show your prospective seller that you have your finances in order.  Soon after signing the contract of sale, [...]