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When you post personal information to social media websites such as, Facebook, Linked In, or Twitter, or if you decide to write a personal blog, any of this personal information, pictures or beliefs becomes public knowledge

The issue of “imputation of income” has come up in several cases on which I have been working lately. What does imputing income mean? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines “impute” as: “to credit to a person.” Basically, it means that, while someone may not actually be earning a certain amount, it makes sense to attribute a certain level of income to them because they may have earned that much in the past or may have the demonstrated ability to earn that amount. Imputing income to one party can be a significant issue in a matrimonial case, especially if there is a disparity in incomes and support is at issue, whether it is child support, spousal support, or both.

Dear “Ask the Attorney”: My wife and I had been “happily” married for more than 6 years and we have two small children.  Out of the blue, she told me that she is in love with someone else – another woman!    Obviously I want to get a divorce but want […]

People decide to seek a divorce for any number of reasons. However, some people choose NOT to seek a divorce because they have been scared into thinking that things will turn out a certain way which will not be to their benefit. They come to this conclusion after talking to people they know who are not lawyers, but who either have gone through a divorce themselves or know someone who did. Often, the conclusions people reach from hearing these anecdotes are wrong, but those wrong conclusions hold them back from changing their lives.