Equitable Distribution Archives

Pyrrhic Victories: Cost Benefit Analysis in Family Law

The tired adage “you can win the battle but lose the war” applies well to the practice of family law, if not all other types of cases. A Pyrrhic victory (which name derives from the Greek king who defeated the Romans in battle but lost the war) is a success that comes with greater losses…

Child Custody

Get Married: Why Couples Should Get Married If Only to Get Divorced

There is an undeniable decline in marriages (22% between 1960 and 2016 according to the Pew Research Center). While my viewpoint as a divorce attorney may seem self-serving when I encourage couples to marry (if only to get divorced later), rest assured it comes from a sincere place. I have had many people tell me…

Divorce