During the original Operation Desert Storm in 1990-1991, Harry Siegel operated the first free legal services clinic to the families of active duty service members who were encountering a multitude of legal issues, from paying bills to rent issues, and much more. Nearly 30 years later, Milstein
Divorce & The Special Needs Child
There is a great deal of conjecture that the divorce rate is higher for parents who have a special needs child. While many studies exist to track this, there appear to be no reliable statistics to prove or disprove this theory. If you have a special needs child, you may think differently. Often, you
An Ethical Divorce For 2019
You are divorce planning. The reason no longer matters. Communication may have failed. Months or years of marital counseling have not worked. You may be struggling whether to stay together “for the kids.” But you finally made your decision. Even though there is some second-guessing, you know you
Divorce and Who Gets the Marital Home
When you are getting a divorce, there are often serious questions as to who gets to keep the marital home, if anyone. Let’s presume the marital home is titled in the names of both spouses: During the course of the case, and for up to three years after the divorce, a judge can award one spouse
Divorce and Separating Your Online Lives
Are you planning a separation or divorce – or already going through one? As a couple, your online lives are completely intertwined. They need to be separated. This is likely going to be a headache at best, and quite complex at worst. There is so much to consider, but let’s think about it
Are You Divorcing Like A Rockstar?
Who remembers the song “Rockstar” from Nickelback? It tells the story of a commoner who wants to live the life of a rock star. There is a strong divorce lesson to be learned here. A Look Into "Famous" Divorces Take a look at the divorces of the rich and famous, especially the movie and
Will Gender-Based Movements Impact Divorce Cases?
#MeToo, #HeToo, #UsToo. Where are gender based movements headed? The #MeToo movement took this country by storm, and for good reason. There were many bad producers and actors, they happened to be men, and many of them were long overdue to be called out and punished. The movement already created a
Alimony Tax Changes: Time Is Running Out To Make Your Best Deal
If you are either (a) presently paying alimony, or (b) thinking that in an impending divorce, you may be paying alimony, your time has almost completely run out to make your best deal. Visit a highly experienced divorce attorney as quickly as possible to understand current alimony tax law
