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Lessons from the Ostrich in Divorce
Ostriches are incredibly large, strong, and fast birds, but they are not known for their wisdom. In fact, 300 pounds of sinew, muscle, and claws are controlled by a brain the size of a walnut. They react rather than reason when dealing with challenges in life. If a situation comes up that ostriches don’t want…
Read MoreHow to Focus on the Present and Look to the Future When the Past Keeps Coming Up in Your Divorce
“We loiter in winter when it is already spring.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Navigating a divorce is not easy, and I’m not going to try and convince you otherwise. But I will tell you that where you choose to place your focus can have a real impact on your well-being during this difficult time. Will…
Read MorePreparing for Divorce: Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
You might be familiar with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, but do you know the benefits of both? Andrea Vacca was featured on the exEXPERTS blog highlighting the benefits of both a prenup and postnup. While some couples may be hesitant to discuss these agreements because of the difficult emotions that arise, they can provide many…
Read MoreWhat Can the Albatross Teach Us About Divorce?
The albatross is a strong, beautiful bird with remarkable capabilities, and it is considered an omen of good luck in many cultures. Yet we tend to associate the albatross with emotional pain and guilt. We say someone is wearing an albatross around their neck when they can’t seem to shake feelings of guilt and feel…
Read MoreChild Support for New York Adult Children with Special Needs Extended to Age 26
New York has finally passed a law to extend child support for the care of adult children with developmental disabilities until 26. In doing so, New York joined 40 other states in recognizing the basic reality that for children with certain special needs, the responsibility of their parents to care and provide for their day-to-day…
Read MorePlay it Where it Lands: Why Monkeys on a Golf Course in India Can Help Navigate a Divorce
Monkeys, Golf and Lessons For Navigating Divorce (and Life) Back when India was under British rule, a posh golf course was constructed in Kolkata (Calcutta). Monkeys who lived on the grounds developed a habit of picking up balls in play and throwing them. After years of trying to solve the problem by expelling the monkeys,…
Read MoreEnding Your Marriage Doesn’t Mean Your Children Have to Suffer
Lying awake at night worrying how a divorce will affect your children? Ending your marriage doesn’t mean your children have to suffer. Vacca Law Group can help you discover how to protect your children in divorce.
Read MoreAn Honest Conversation About Divorce With Andrea Vacca
Andrea Vacca teams up with “Speak Your Mind” host Dr. Risa Ryger and Jan Mercer Dahms, Vice President of the Mayshad Group for Women’s Development, for an honest conversation about divorce and how the process can be collaborative instead of adversarial. Some issues to consider with collaborative divorce include: The goal is to have as…
Read MoreThe Artisans of the Collaborative Divorce Process – Part 2: The Family Specialist
Lawyers can do a lot of things to help clients in a collaborative divorce, but financial expertise or emotional expertise is sometimes best handled by specialists and experts – who I like to call the “artisans” of divorce. In part one of this series, we looked at the financial expert and how they help divorcing couples grasp…
Read MorePre-Divorce Legal Guidance: How a Lawyer Can Help You Make Decisions Before You Divorce
Many clients ask us what they can do if they know they want to divorce but aren’t sure if the time is right. Perhaps they’re concerned about finances or what will happen with their kids. Maybe they’re anticipating – or dreading – how difficult the conversation will be when they finally tell their spouse that…
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