Blog
2/26/22
Three Simple Ways to be More PersuasiveInevitably – in business or in life – you will need to be able to convince someone to do something. Here are 3 simple ways to be more persuasive: 1. Be confident. You might have heard the saying “it’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” People tend to be persuaded by someone who is confident – even if you can 2...Read More2/11/22
How a Financial Advisor Can Help Settle Your Divorce and Save You Time and MoneyIf you are considering divorce or negotiating the terms of your divorce agreement, a financial advisor can be a valuable resource for you. I have found that clients who work with their financial advisors throughout divorce negotiations are better informed as to their options and tend to obtain more favorable settlement outcomes. I also recently met to catch up with First, it’s important to...Read More2/5/22
New Jersey Child Custody Basics for Divorcing ParentsMore often than not, divorcing parents make their own decisions as to custody and parenting time for their children. New Jersey family courts have the authority to make orders concerning the care, custody, education, and maintenance of children when parents are divorced or about to live separately. By the same token, it is the public policy of the State of New Jersey to assure that...Read More1/29/22
How to Take Emotion Out of Your Next ArgumentConflict is inevitable. Verbal disagreements and arguments can arise whenever we have a clash of differing perspectives fueled by strong emotions. The way we handle conflict generally defines the quality of our relationships. And how we choose to respond in any given moment can make or break a relationship. We can therefore look at conflict as an opportunity to deepen and strengthen our personal and...Read More1/22/22
When Parents Fighting is Most Harmful to Kids, According to ExpertsWhen I was a child, I had a nightly front-row seat to my parents’ explosive arguments. My mother would verbally attack my father with accusations and threats, while at times, smashing dishes. My father would shout back at first and then storm out of the house. I felt scared and unprotected. This went on until my father finally moved out just before my 13th birthday...Read More1/15/22
How to Avoid Court in Your New Jersey DivorceDivorce is never easy. And the thought of going to court can make it that much worse. It might help to know that court is not your only option – in fact, the vast majority of New Jersey divorces settle out of court. Settling out of court generally is where you and your spouse sign a comprehensive legal agreement that resolves all of the issues...Read More1/7/22
Why We Need Social Connection Now More Than EverThe According to the Harvard Study, now over 80 years old, embracing community helps us live longer, and be happier. And close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives, the study revealed. Similarly, according to Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and author of several #1 New York Times...Read More12/17/21
How to Calm Down in 90 Seconds or LessOur emotions are caused by our thoughts but are experienced as physical sensations in the body. For instance, when we become angry, our heart rate increases, body temperature rises, and we might clench our fists. Or when we become anxious or fearful, we might experience “butterflies in the stomach” with rapid breathing or shortness of breath. But did you know that emotions don’t last longer than...Read More12/11/21
Four Powerful Ways to Mend a Strained RelationshipDo you have a strained relationship with a family member or someone else you love? Or perhaps you’re stuck in a rut with a work colleague and can’t seem to turn things around. It’s not uncommon to experience strained or estranged relationships in our personal and professional lives. You might know the feeling. You struggle to carry on a conversation because mistrust or resentment simmers...Read More12/4/21
Beware of the Free Lawyer ConsultationFrom time to time, I get calls from people struggling with a family law issue and want to know if I offer “free consultations.” Common family law issues include: How does property get divided in a divorce? What are my rights if I decide to divorce? How can I collect child support from my ex? What if my spouse wants a divorce but I don’t?...Read More