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Can My Child Stay in Private School After Divorce?
Understanding Best Interests and Payment Options Divorce brings up many concerns about children and one that we regularly hear from clients is how important it is that their child be able to stay in their current private school after the divorce. To assess whether the educational status quo will be maintained or whether changes may…
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements for Remarriage: Protecting Your Children & Financial Future
If you are planning to get married and you and/or your fiancé have children from previous relationships, a prenuptial agreement is a valuable tool you should know about. Prenups not only address financial obligations and commitments in your new marriage, but they also help to promote harmony and protect the children of your newly blended…
Read MoreHow to Divorce in a Way That Preserves a Relationship With Your Spouse and Protects Your Children
How you divorce matters. In divorce, emotions run high, and it is tempting to use past grievances as leverage. However, if you want to protect your children’s well-being and maintain a civil relationship with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, how you approach the divorce process will make all the difference. Choosing a non-adversarial approach over a traditional,…
Read More6 Strategies to Keep Your Divorce Private from Your Children
Divorce is a difficult time, not just for you and your spouse but also for your children. It’s important to protect your kids from the emotional turmoil of the process until you’re ready to provide them with clear and concrete information. Here are 6 tips for how you can keep your divorce private from your…
Read MoreHow To Talk To Your Children About Your Divorce
If you have children and are planning to divorce, it is important to carefully think about how you will talk to them about the decisions you and your spouse have made and the changes that will lie ahead. Children are highly perceptive, and even if you think they are unaware of the changes, they can…
Read MoreDivorcing When Your Child is Questioning Their Gender or Sexuality
Divorcing when your child is questioning their gender or sexuality can present unique challenges because just as you and your spouse are navigating difficult but relatively standard financial and child-related issues, you may find yourselves also facing difficult emotions and anything-but routine decisions that arise related to your child’s gender or sexuality. Getting on the…
Read MoreBenefits of Collaborative Divorce for Families with Special Needs Children
As the parent of a child or children with special needs, your divorce should address the interests of every member of your family – including your neurotypical and neurodivergent children, your spouse, yourself, and your family unit as a whole. Many couples with special needs children find that collaborative divorce effectively addresses the complex challenges…
Read MoreCreating Stronger Bonds With Your Children After Divorce with Tom Rogerson
In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Tom Rogerson, CEO/Owner of GenLegCo. Inc. Tom is a recognized leader and pioneer in family governance and legacy planning. He had the privilege of meeting Jay Hughes over 30 years ago who inspired him to transform his practice from “Preparing the…
Read MoreHoliday Planning for Divorcing Parents – Part 1: Putting the Children First
For most people, the holiday season is the happiest of times, but for families in the middle of a divorce or after the conclusion of a divorce, this season can be the toughest. Parents often say their top goal in the divorce is that the children’s lives don’t change. But realistically, whether because of divorce…
Read MoreAdvice from a Special Education Lawyer for Divorcing Parents with Adam Dayan
In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, we welcome guest Adam Dayan. Adam is a special education attorney based in New York. Having founded his own practice in 2009, he represents individuals with special needs and helps their parents/guardians plan for their long-term care. He is also host of The Curious…
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