Here are ten reasons to sign a prenuptial (premarital) agreement 1. You love and respect yourself enough to protect your future. 2. You love and respect your fiancée such, that if you ever part ways you want the process to be simple, friendly and completed as quickly as possible. 3. The terms of your agreement Read More…
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“You’re Fired!”
January 25, 2007 by
Believe it or not, you can fire your lawyer. You do not need to suffer in silence and you do not need to tolerate unacceptable legal representation. Firing your lawyer, however, should be thoughtfully considered and well planned out. If you’re thinking about “axing” your lawyer, consider taking these steps before doing so. 1. Speak Read More…
“Misery Loves Company”, And Lots Of It
January 19, 2007 by
In the midst of divorce it’s easy to think you’re alone, with no one to share your sorrows. This is a common belief, but rarely true. There are thousands of people who can provide solace in your time of despair. They’re all around you, and many are just a few clicks away. There are online Read More…
Representing Yourself In Divorce
January 16, 2007 by
Most divorce lawyers are expensive. Their hourly rates usually run between $100 and $600. Rates are commensurate with a lawyer’s experience, reputation, location (i.e. New York City), and sometimes, their egos. If your divorce involves millions of dollars, and your husband has hired a bulldog lawyer, buying your own bulldog for $600 an hour may Read More…
Deadbeat Dads
January 14, 2007 by
In this great capitalist country of ours, it’s infuriating that so many men are allowed to avoid their child support obligations. It’s also maddening that men, who work for cash and never declare it, own their own businesses and crook the books, or work for employers who help hide their income, are rarely penalized. What Read More…
Harvard hosts schleppers? Well, Kind Of.
January 12, 2007 by
When most people think about Harvard, the best, brightest, and most expensive come to mind. “Shlep” does not, however, it should. “Shlep”, which means “to carry” or “to move slowly, awkwardly, or tediously” (thank you Dictionary.com) is also the acronym for Self Help Law ExPress, a blog hosted by Harvard. Shlep is written by a Read More…
Applauding All Awesome Moms
January 10, 2007 by
The women I know and work with, especially those who are moms constantly amaze me. They juggle a million things at once and still keep it all together. Some have 1, 2, or 3 children, all under the age of 18, work part or full-time, volunteer at their children’s schools, are girl scout leaders, carpool Read More…
The Power of “ME”
January 8, 2007 by
I went to court last week because my ex wants to drastically cut my child support and spousal support. It’s been four years of fighting over money and I’ve spent so much in attorney fees that I decided to represent myself. Although it was not the most pleasant of experiences (I came out feeling like Read More…
The Price Of Freedom
January 7, 2007 by
When the judge signed my divorce decree in the late 80s, I breathed a sigh of relief. Even though I agreed my husband would receive all our savings and I, all our debt, I was ecstatic. In my mind $10,000 was a small price to pay to be free of my husband forever. I was Read More…
Better Than Blue
January 5, 2007 by
On the eve of this beautiful New Year, I vowed to be a better person. I promised to meet each day optimistically and treat my challenges as opportunities for growth. I proclaimed I would be less sarcastic. I even announced I would consider my ex-husband in a new light. “Heck” I said, as my friends Read More…
