As we are writing this blog Congress is finalizing the new AMERICAN RELIEF ACT 2021 to send to the President’s desk for signature. Because the final form of the bill is subject to final approval by the House of Representatives, and because we have not read the bill, itself, we offer this information based upon the reports and analysis of public reporting in the Washington Post and other … [Read more...] about AMERICAN RELIEF ACT 2021 and your Divorce – Part 2 of 2
Divorce and COVID-19
AMERICAN RELIEF ACT 2021 and your Divorce – Part 1 of 2
As we are writing this blog Congress is finalizing the new AMERICAN RELIEF ACT 2021 to send to the President’s desk for signature. Because the final form of the bill is subject to final approval by the House of Representatives, and because we have not read the bill, itself, we offer this information based upon the reports and analysis of public reporting in the Washington Post and other … [Read more...] about AMERICAN RELIEF ACT 2021 and your Divorce – Part 1 of 2
Divorce and the Pandemic
2020 will go down in history, among other distinctions, as a year of reinvention. Seemingly, in the blink of an eye, everyday life drastically changed. Before March 2020, it was unthinkable that we would: Wear masks (maybe even double mask!) whenever we were out,Attend school and work exclusively from home,‘Zoom’ for everything from work and school meetings to book clubs and … [Read more...] about Divorce and the Pandemic
VACCINES – THE NEXT PARENTING CHALLENGE
There is new co- parenting issue looming during Corona Virus Pandemic. Do parents agree when and if they vaccinate themselves [parents] and vaccinate the children? The pandemic has already presented some very challenging parenting decisions for families parenting in two households. Parents have had to navigate: The ‘lock downs’,Juggling work and home through school openings and closings,To … [Read more...] about VACCINES – THE NEXT PARENTING CHALLENGE
Will The Stimulus Affect My Child Support?
A former mediation client writes: I recently received a stimulus check of $1200 and I’m wondering if the $600 I received for [our child] should be divided and sent to [her Father] or will he receive his own check as well?How should we handle this sort of situation? This is a familiar question these days. And it may be of more interest if/when the next stimulus, proposed to be $2,000 each, … [Read more...] about Will The Stimulus Affect My Child Support?
How to Manage a Divorce, The Holidays and COVID-19
The holidays can be difficult, even in the best of times. Co-parenting can be particularly trying. Conflicts commonly arise related to when and how the children will spend their holiday time. In ordinary times, a good parenting plan is designed to mitigate these conflicts. However, a good parenting plan likely has not anticipated parenting during a pandemic such as COVID-19. … [Read more...] about How to Manage a Divorce, The Holidays and COVID-19
Divorce and Real Estate
Bart had the opportunity to talk with Ron Siegel and Melinda Johnson on Ron’s radio show in September. Ron covers his conservative viewpoints for the first 20 minutes before Melinda and Bart chime in about Real Estate and Divorce. … [Read more...] about Divorce and Real Estate