Divorce
7 Things You Secretly Need to Do Before You Get Divorced
When you are preparing for divorce there may be certain things not to do openly. Jacqueline Newman contributes to this new article from Glamour that discusses things you might do in secret before your divorce goes through. That includes paying closer attention to your money and creating a social media game plan. Read the full…
Read MoreBrad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Set To Take Custody Battle To A ‘Private’ Trial
The saga of the custody battle over Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s six children is currently set to take place in a private trial. Jacqueline Newman contributed to an USA Today article on the latest in the custody saga, saying: “Sometimes spouses do not realize that just because someone may be a bad spouse that…
Read MoreBrad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Take Custody Battle To Court
Divorce attorney Jacqueline Newman discusses the news of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are taking their custody battle to court on Headline News. That includes dates, timing and the possibility of settlement.
Read MoreIf You Want To Stay Married, Don’t Earn Too Much
Jacqueline Newman recently contributed to a Yahoo! Finance article on how earning more can increase your chances of divorce. The article covers various factors. For example, Newman cited that the high-income earner may have a job that requires travel and long hours. “Then they spend a lot of time apart,” she said. “That causes a…
Read MoreBeing Rich May Increase Your Odds Of Divorce
Did you know that making more money can also increase the chance that you get divorced? Jacqueline Newman contributes to the full article at CNBC, which you can read HERE. Here is a short excerpt: In addition, the high-income earner may have a job that requires travel and long hours, noted Jacqueline Newman, the managing…
Read MoreExactly How To Prevent A Divorce, According To A Divorce Lawyer
People often say to me (Jacqueline Newman), “It must be so depressing seeing people’s marriages fall apart all around you every day. Does it affect your own marriage?” As surprising as it may sound, I think that being a divorce lawyer has had a pretty positive effect on my marriage. Read the full article at YourTango.
Read MoreD.C. Lawyer Suing Former Girlfriend For Return Of A $100,000 Engagement Ring
“The wedding band is considered marital property,” says Jacqueline Newman, a managing partner at Berkman, Bottger, Newman & Schein in New York. “If it’s marital property, it’s subject to division. If you get divorced a month later, she still gets to keep the engagement ring. I often joke with my male friends, ‘Spend more money…
Read MoreHere Are the Lessons I’ve Learned as a Divorce Lawyer That Could Save Your Marriage
People often say to me, “It must be so depressing seeing people’s marriages fall apart all around you every day. Does it affect your own marriage?” As surprising as it may sound, I think that being a divorce lawyer has had a pretty positive effect on my marriage. To begin with, it allows me to get behind…
Read MoreDivorce Late In Life: How To Navigate Finding Your Identity Without A Partner
When an individual decides to move forward with a divorce from a spouse, especially after many years of marriage, it is not uncommon for her or him to experience an identity crisis of sorts. Although some might believe men typically experience less of an identity crisis than women during a divorce, the reality is it’s…
Read MoreThinking of getting a divorce?
Are you thinking that you want a divorce? That is the first question that Jacqueline Newman, a New York City attorney asks her clients. Jacqueline’s also the author of Soon-to-Be Ex: A Woman’s Guide to Her Perfect Divorce and Relaunch and Soon-to-Be Ex for Men: Preserving Wealth, Fatherhood, and Sanity during Divorce. Then there are also questions about a…
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