The majority of couples who choose to settle their divorce outside of litigation – whether they do so in mediation, Collaborative Law or a more traditional, out-of-court negotiation – are motivated to avoid litigation by a concern for how it could impact...
Alyssa Ann Rower Family Law Attorney, Rower LLC alyssa.rower@gmail.com Q: How do I pay my lawyer’s retainer fee when my spouse controls the majority of our money? A: This is a good question and one that arises fairly frequently. Most divorce attorneys in New...
Alyssa Ann Rower Family Law Attorney, Rower LLC alyssa.rower@gmail.com Q: What EXACTLY does it mean to “file for divorce” and when should I be doing this? A: While there isn’t just one way to proceed in a divorce case and your particular path will depend on your...
Alyssa Ann Rower Family Law Attorney, Rower LLC alyssa.rower@gmail.com Q: It has been about a month since I paid my retainer, and I haven’t seen much of anything, but I also know the legal process is slow. Any recommendations for how often I should expect to be...
I learned for certain that our marriage was on its way to extinction when I came across a memo to my husband referring to his recent contract with one of New York City’s most infamous divorce attorneys. After picking myself up off the floor, I figured I had no choice...
