Monthly Archives: March 2021
Why Do Second Marriages Fail?
Statistically speaking, second marriages are more likely to end in divorce than first ones. According to Psychology Today, about 67% of second marriages result in a trip to divorce court, whereas only 50% of first marriages do. The divorce rate for third marriages is even higher—73%. At Barbara Flum Stein & Associates, we’ve spent… Read More »
Mortgage Refinancing after Divorce
The weeks following a divorce might sound like the worst time to refinance a mortgage. Many people are still struggling emotionally from the end of their marriage or are just trying to adjust to life on their own. Do you really want to go through a refi at this time? The fact is, however,… Read More »
Do Political Disputes Lead to Divorce?
Nothing shows a commitment to “bipartisanship” like marrying someone with a different set of political beliefs. But is it possible to make such marriages work? One of the most famous political marriages involved James Carville and Mary Matalin. Carville was the lead strategist of Bill Clinton’s successful 1992 presidential run, while Matalin served as… Read More »
Divorce and Your Special Needs Child
Divorce with a special needs child requires the utmost care and planning. At Barbara Flum Stein & Associates, we always analyze how a divorce will affect a special needs child’s eligibility for government benefits, and we take proper steps to protect their rights. Parents also need to think through how they will take care… Read More »
