What You Need to Know About Mediation in Guardianship Disputes
Conflicts over the care of an older loved one can be devastating to families. The parties are often emotional and long-standing relationship
Divorce Mediation is Not a Wave of the Future – It’s Here
Since 2019, New York courts have been requiring parties and their attorneys to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for all litigation matters,
How to Maintain Your Independence as a Solo Ager
There are currently 12 million solo agers in the U.S. These are older adults without a spouse or children. Solo agers have
Cryptocurrency Is the New Cash in Divorce
It’s not unusual in divorce for a spouse to allege that the other spouse is hiding assets. For years, those cases typically
How Special Needs Planning Can Help Your Family
Individuals with special needs often require extra assistance throughout their lives and that’s true of their parents as well. Caregiving may not
Homework for Pro-Choice Seniors: What Is Your Caregiving Plan?
I regularly advocate for being a Pro-Choice Senior. As we get older, it is important to be proactive and plan for our
Developing a Fair Parenting Time Schedule
If you have children and decide to separate or divorce, it will affect your kids. That doesn’t mean it is a bad
Who Gets Custody of Pets in Divorce in New York?
There is no shortage of pet lovers who consider their pets as part of their family. According to one article, 76% of
Do You Believe in the Myth of the Perfect Happy Family?
I recently read an article entitled “What Becoming a Parent Really Does to Your Happiness.” It discusses research done on the impact
How Grandparents Can Help Pay for Their Grandkids College
When older adults start planning for their later years, they often want to help family members while they are alive rather than