Tips For Female Breadwinners Overburdened At Home
According to the Journal of Family Issues, breadwinning women spend a disproportionately higher number of hours on household tasks and child care. In a recent article by personal finance expert Stacy Francis in Kiplinger’s Magazine, I share that one of the top reasons couples get divorced is because of money disagreements: “Lisa Zeiderman, a divorce […]
What do I do if my co-parent and I do not agree on vaccinating our kids?
The CDC has approved, for emergency use, the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11, which means more parents will be making decisions about vaccinating their children in this age group. Families began these conversations around their 16-year-old plus children, then younger teens, and now, the pool of those eligible has gotten considerably larger. Whether or […]
9 Considerations for You And Your Co-Parent as You Navigate Child Therapy.
Children processing a divorce in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic can certainly benefit from seeing a therapist. Keep the following tips in mind. Here are some basic rules of the road for choosing and dealing with your child’s therapist: Before you enlist the help of a therapist(s), make sure your co-parent approves of the […]
Trick or Treat Tips for Co-Parents
Did you know that the CDC has approved trick or treating for this year? If you have not done so already, now is the time to communicate with your co-parent to ensure you are on the same page about Halloween plans with the children. And while you are at it, take the time to talk […]
Why “recoupling” can be more dramatic for your children than divorce.
Children often require time to process and adjust to the changes divorce brings into their lives. Introducing the prospect of a new relationship into the mix can be extremely challenging for children, no matter how old they are. Consider that with recoupling, there may also be new “siblings,” a new home, new routines, and of […]
Parental Alienation vs. Realistic Estrangement: Which Is It?
5 signs that might indicate your child is a victim of parental alienation. In some families, divorce may be coupled with a child having an extreme and seemingly inexplicable rejection of a parent. Parental alienation is the rejection of a parent without legitimate justification whereas realistic estrangement occurs for good reason. Signs of alienation include […]
A New Online Tool From LIFT: Legal Information for Families Today
I am proud to be a member of the Board of Directors for LIFT: Legal Information for Families Today. Our mission is to “enhance access to justice for children and families by providing legal information, community education, and compassionate guidance, while promoting system-wide reform of the courts and public agencies.” LIFT was launched inside Manhattan […]
Expense-Sharing Apps for Divorced Parents
Co-parenting is a challenge. Keeping track of parenting schedules and all the details of children’s lives is complicated, but probably the most difficult aspect day-to-day is splitting children’s expenses. When you add in heightened emotions, opportunities for conflict multiply. As a family law attorney, I am often called in to resolve disputes over money that […]
Relocation During COVID-19
Did you relocate with your child during COVID-19? Here’s what you need to know about residing outside New York State for over six months during the pandemic.
Summer, Screen time, Kids and Divorce
Summer is here, and while we would like for our kids to be reading, outside exercising and developing healthy friendships, we know that without school and related activities to keep them busy all day, many will turn to their screens for entertainment. In my family and matrimonial law practice, I have seen how arguments around the […]