I have blogged many times about the fact that there is no formula for alimony, and moreover, whenever a trial court imposes a formula, it is always reversed by the
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Vacating an Arbitration Award in the Bais Din – Part I
I’ve previously blogged about issues surrounding the Agreement to Arbitrate and how that may be set aside in certain circumstances. But what about a case where the Agreement to Arbitrate
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Be Prepared for Your Divorce Series: Part II – Gather Your Proofs
In anticipation of this series, I reached out to some former clients and asked them: How could you have been better prepared for your divorce?
One client told me that
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Holidays with a Narcissistic Co-Parent: How to Create a More Harmonious and Magical Season for your Children
Holidays are a magical time, full of whimsy, togetherness, and memory-making pastimes. Thanksgiving is my personal favorite. I love the food, the company, and the uninterrupted time I get with
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Do Not Sign Agreement to Arbitrate Without the Advice of a Lawyer
If you learn nothing else from my blog series on Arbitrations in the Bais Din, remember this one caveat: do not sign an Agreement to Arbitrate without the advice of
Continue Reading Do Not Sign Agreement to Arbitrate Without the Advice of a LawyerBe Prepared for Your Divorce Series: Part I – Talk to A Divorce Attorney First.
One of the questions I am often asked is: what is the number one piece of advice you would give to someone at the beginning of his or her divorce?
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Arbitration Questionnaire Versus Umpire/Arbitrator’s Disclosure
In a prior blog post, Setting Aside Bais Din Agreements to Arbitrate Due to Procedural Issues, I discussed the absolute necessity of the Umpire/Arbitrator’s Disclosure and the fact that
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Duress as a Defense to Bais Din Agreements to Arbitrate
Following up on my blog post regarding Setting Aside Bais Din Agreements to Arbitrate Due to Procedural Issues, this post will focus on some more substantive issues that could
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How Not to Act at Trial
Every now and then, you read a case and just scratch your head. I have been doing this for 30 years and I get how emotional the divorce process can
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23 and Not Me
The proliferation of genetic testing, where you buy a kit and then send away saliva or scrapings from your cheek, to get your genetic history has certainly lead to many
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