• Financial/property issues
• Legal issues

• Collaborative Family Law issues
• Emotional/Relationship issues

• "If I file for divorce, how can I protect certain assets (family heirlooms, etc.) from my ex?"
  New York divorce lawyer Susan Kunstler answers: "It depends upon what type of assets are involved and whether your spouse played any part in increasing their value..."
• "Are alimony and child support taxable? If so, is there any way of structuring support payments to my ex to lower my taxes?"
  New York CPA Henry Guberman answers: "The allocations of payments to spousal support, child support, and property settlements can impact the deductibility of alimony..."
• "I have been married for 40 years; my career was raising the kids and taking care of my husband. My attorney mentioned that I would be entitled to Social Security benefits via my ex-husband's record. How does this work?"
  NY CPA Henry Guberman answers: "There are two basic scenarios by which you can collect benefits using your husband's record..."
• "Is it better to give or receive one large lump-sum payment up-front or monthly spousal-support payments?"
  New York City CPA Henry Guberman answers: "Here are some pros and cons to consider, from the perspective of the person who would be paying..."
• "I've never bought auto insurance before. Could you please give me some basic information to help me understand what I need in the way of coverage?"
  Answer Financial answers: "You buy auto insurance hoping an accident doesn't happen to you, but in order to be protected in case it does..."
• "I'm thinking about getting a divorce. How can a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) help me?"
  New York CDFA Lee Slater answers: "The financial decisions that you make as part of your divorce are likely to be the most important of your lifetime..."
• "How can I reduce the cost of my auto insurance?"
  Answer Financial answers: "Consumers are countering rising gasoline prices and other vehicle operating costs by capitalizing on lower auto insurance rates..."

Legal issues:

• "I'm afraid I'm going to lose custody of my children to my wife. What can I do?"
  New York family lawyer Steven Mandel answers: "Too many times I've seen fathers try to prove that the woman was a 'bad mother'..."
• "My spouse and I wish to put our divorce behind us quickly and quietly. We are not angry with one another; the marriage is just 'over'. What is our best approach?"
  New York family-law attorney Stephen Silberfein answers: "Choosing the right divorce attorney can be a critical part of ensuring that you achieve your goals..."
• "How can I prepare myself for a day in court?"
  NY divorce attorney Maggie Kaminer answers: "It is your divorce attorney's job to guide you through the legal process before, during and after a court appearance..."
• "Can you modify a prenuptial, post-nuptial, or divorce agreement?"
  NYC family lawyer David Wildstein answers: "In most states, marital and divorce agreements will only be enforced if they are fair and just..."
• "Can I make modifications to my Divorce Decree? My circumstances have changed, and I'm going to need more spousal support."
  New York divorce attorney Susan Kunstler answers: "If you cannot get your former spouse to increase spousal support, you will have to make a motion..."
• "Can I get a second legal opinion without firing my divorce lawyer?"
  NY divorce lawyer David Wildstein answers: "It's not uncommon for a client to feel anxiety about the advice his or her divorce attorney is giving during divorce..."
• "How can I shorten the divorce process?"
  NY divorce attorney David Wildstein answers: "Many factors affect the length of time it takes for a divorce to become final..."
• "My spouse wants a divorce. I don't. Can a lawyer help me fight it?"
  NY family lawyer Philip Milone answers: "In New York divorce law, before one spouse can obtain a divorce, he or she must prove that the other has been at fault..."
• "If you date as soon as you're separated, will it legally affect the outcome of your divorce in any way?"
  NY family-law attorney Sherri Donovan answers: "Dating as soon as you're physically separated from your spouse may be damaging emotionally, but..."
• "What if I don't agree with my divorce lawyer's tactics and strategies? Can I get a second opinion without firing my divorce attorney?"
  NYC divorce attorney Philip Milone answers: "Every divorce lawyer in every case must take direction from the client, and this is especially true in a divorce..."
• "Is it all right to date or have a sexual relationship with my divorce lawyer?"
  New York divorce lawyer Robert Burg answers: "In divorce law, there is something called 'the appearance of impropriety'..."
• "I have committed adultery. My wife says she'll take all of our property because I am at fault. Will she get everything?"
  NYC family-law attorney Philip Milone answers: "In New York State, before fault can be a factor in equitably distributing property, the fault must be 'egregious'..."
• "I'm just starting my divorce. What pitfalls should I watch out for in the process?"
  NYC divorce lawyer Sherri Donovan answers: "Be careful of the following..."
• "When does my Divorce Decree become effective? My fiancee and I are anxious to set a date for our wedding. And what happens after the Divorce Decree has been entered?"
  New York divorce lawyer Philip Milone answers: "In New York State, a divorce decree becomes effective when signed by the judge..."
• "How does a joint child-custody agreement usually work?"
  New York divorce attorney Sherri Donovan answers: "There are many different creative approaches to working out the details of a joint child-custody agreement..."
• "My ex isn't complying with the provisions of our Divorce Decree concerning child and spousal support. What are my options?"
  New York family lawyer Philip Milone answers: "The terms of a Judgment of Divorce can be enforced by the court that made the judgment..."
• "What is the Equitable Distribution Law, and how does it work?"
  NY family lawyer Sherri Donovan answers: "Once a divorce is granted, the Equitable Distribution Law requires a winding up of the economic affairs of the marriage..."

Collaborative Family Law issues:

• "What is Collaborative Divorce Law?"
  NY divorce lawyer Philip Milone answers: "Collaborative divorce law is a model of conflict resolution that seeks to resolve marital matters directly between the parties..."
• "My wife wants to use collaborative family law to resolve our divorce. We've never worked very well together in the past -- is there any chance this process can work for us?"
  New York divorce attorney Marcia Cohen answers: "Collaborative Practice provides you the opportunity to work with divorce attorneys trained to help you to resolve issues..."

Emotional/Relationship issues:

• "How do I ask my spouse for a divorce?"
  Westchester County, New York psychotherapist Pamela Blair answers: "Your spouse probably has some idea that the marriage is not going well..."