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A Divorce & Family Law ResourceThe 5 Stages of Divorce Mediation Every Spouse Should Know
Mediation can save you time and money. Learn the 5 stages of divorce mediation and whether it is the right choice for your and your family.
read moreVideo Series: The Anatomy of Divorce
This 6 part series will help you understand the divorce process including Fear, Divorce Psychosis, The Children, The Players, Financials, and Moving on to Your Happily Ever After.
read moreManaging a Manhattan Law Firm in the Midst of a Pandemic
Our three core focuses that allow our firm has to continue to remain relentless advocates for our clients in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
read moreWhen Your Marriage Isn’t Surviving the Pandemic – 5 Steps on What to Do
Whether you’re self-reflecting or are ready to pursue a divorce, there are a few things you can do to save your marriage or survive your upcoming divorce.
read moreThe Power of Accountability in Tapping into Your “Cupboard Capital”
Use your cupboard capital to acquire things that money absolutely can not buy like autonomy, fulfillment, creativity, strong relationships, and more.
read more5 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Optimize the Value of “You”
No matter what you value, an employer’s values will not align with your own. Entrepreneurship provides a path to leading oue lives with our own values.
read more5 Tips for Supporting a Friend Through a Nasty Divorce
Odds are, one day you will have a friend who is going through a tough divorce. Here are 5 ways to support your friend through their nasty divorce.
read moreThe Three Tenets of Success That Have Made Me a Successful Matrimonial Attorney Entrepreneur
Success starts with solid work ethic, a consistent belief system, and Hype Queens. This trifecta will put you on the path to acheiving your dreams.
read moreFrom Divorce to Divorce Attorney. My Journey to Manhattan.
I’m the granddaughter of a sharecropper, former bank executive, and now a matrimonial lawyer. This is the story of my journey from divorce to divorce attorney.
read moreShout Out to Millennials… Seriously Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements (prenups) have been around for a long time, dating back to ancient Egypt. They were a way for women to protect themselves and their families in the event of their husband’s death since women at that time had no inheritance rights. Prenuptial... read moreThe 3 Things That Distinguish Me From My Competition
I’m frequently asked, how I distinguish myself from other lawyers. My answers – the Mia magic, my pricing and finally, my relentless advocacy.
read more10 Key Pieces of Divorce Advice to Keep on Your Fridge
Divorce can be an emotional, complex, trying time. Here are ten key pieces of advice that have served me and my clients well as we traverse the world of divorce together.
read moreThe Complete Guide to High Net Worth Divorce
In matrimonial law, we have the cliché “it always comes down to money.” Because there is more money involved in high net worth divorces, there will likely be more issues and certainly more complexity.
read moreFighting the Uphill Battle for Joint Custody as a Father
As a father in the pursuit of legal or physical custody of your child you must do to show the courts that your children are the benefactors of two capable, loving parents.
read moreWhose Company? Whose Money? 5 Learnings From the Bezos Divorce
Earlier this month the bombshell news dropped that the world’s richest man, Jeff Bezos and his wife Mackenzie Bezos, were getting a divorce. Headlines of this divorce permeated the news with conjecture around settlement amounts, leaked info of text messages between... read moreThe Disruptive Changes to How Alimony Will Be Taxed Starting in 2019
Big Tax Changes to Alimony Payments in 2019 and Going Forward Alimony, otherwise known as spousal support, is a common word in divorce proceedings. Essentially alimony is awarded to a spouse who is not able to meet his or her needs without financial assistance from a... read moreThe Critical Difference in a Comparative Market Analysis vs an Appraisal During Divorce
Mia Poppe, Esq. hosts William Bolls, Associate Broker with the Corcoran Group, to discuss the difference between a comparative market and an appraisal during divorce proceedings. The difference is critical and can make a huge difference in your divorce settlement.
read moreAn Overview of International Child Abduction Pursuant to the Hague Treaty Convention
We frequently work with clients caught in the quagmires of allegations of international child abduction, kidnapping, or wrongful removal. These matters come under the statute found under the Hague Convention Treaty on international abduction, kidnapping. The... read moreHow to Uncover Hidden Cryptocurrency Assets During a High-Net-Worth Divorce
Hiding assets used to be as simple the transfer of money to a new bank account. But today, spouses are hiding assets in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Here’s how to uncover it.
read moreThe 7 Step Guide to Vetting Your Family Law Attorney
Finding the Right Family Law Attorney for YOU Choosing the right attorney for YOU is a critical decision. And unfortunately, you’re most likely making this decision under stressful and emotional circumstances…or you wouldn’t need a lawyer. First finding and then... read moreBreaking Up is Even HARDER to Do…Pre-nups for Same Sex Couples
Pre-nups for Same Sex Couples On June 24, 2011, the New York State Legislature passed the Marriage Equality Act. The act, which allows marriage by same sex couples, went into effect 30 days later on July 24, 2011. New York has joined Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa,... read moreLegal Tri-Parenting: More than just Mom & Dad
A Child Can Have More than Two Parents Just this winter, New York joined Maine, California, and nine other states in declaring that a child can have more than two parents. While this might sound impractical, the decision affects a whole number of different families... read moreInterstate & International Equitable Distribution Issues
By statute in NY, following a decree or judgment of divorce in another state or a foreign country, one or both parties can bring an action for equitable distribution in NY.
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