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Greetings from the law firm of Spin, Spin and Spin!

October 2, 2023 By Joy Rosenthal

Darryl was a wonderful person, but his outlook on the world was a little akin to Eeyore’s. So back when I was doing criminal defense for kids and was telling him stories about my clients over the dinner table, (“Yes, he stole a pizza delivery bike but he only rode it a few blocks and he’s such a cute little kid.” or “Can you believe the cops arrested her? She only tried to sell them $5 worth of crack!”), he … read more »

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A Little Advice From Our Friends…

September 25, 2023 By Joy Rosenthal

Explore valuable insights from divorce mediators and parents who've successfully embraced new family dynamics.

I got some amazing responses last week from parents who’ve been divorced for a while, so I’m sharing them below. Please share this with anyone who might use the advice! (Warning: this is a little long…) Strategic Holiday Allocation for the Sake of the Kids We remember the divvying up of holidays was fairly simple. Not unemotional, but we really handled it in a way that made sense for everyone, especially the kids. It was really about which holidays were … read more »

Filed Under: Child Support, Children, Collaborative Process, Families

Advice needed! (and Happy New Year)

September 18, 2023 By Joy Rosenthal

Advice needed! (and Happy New Year)

Last week I said that September feels like the beginning of the year, and this blog post is actually going to go out on Rosh Hashona, so for Jews, it really is. I’ll go over to my Mom’s house tonight and we will have apples and honey. Round things symbolize the circle of life and sweet things to hope for a sweet new year. She will also have a pomegranate – its many seeds represent the many good deeds we … read more »

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Here’s to New Beginnings!

September 11, 2023 By Joy Rosenthal

Happy September! Happy back-to-school time! Sept always kind of feels like the new year to me – do you know what I mean? I was able to recharge my batteries this summer, and now I’ve started a few new things for the “new year”: I’m changing over some of my technology – so this is coming to you writing to you from a new platform, Convertkit. Riding my bike in the park (that killer hill is a real challenge!) Starting … read more »

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New podcast and summer break

July 17, 2023 By Joy Rosenthal

Can an attorney teach you how to land on your feet? Find out as Joy shares her insights on the Thriving in Chaos Project podcast.

Paulette Rigo recently interviewed me on her Thriving in Chaos Project podcast – the episode is called, “Can An Attorney Teach You How to Land on Your Feet?” Well, that’s an interesting question.  Of course, I’m not just “an attorney.” I’m Joy – with all of my life experience and my opinions and my genes (and jeans) and the things that make me me.  So I don’t know if “an attorney” can teach you how to land on your feet … read more »

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Why aren’t you lovey-dovey anymore?

July 10, 2023 By Joy Rosenthal

Former NYC Mayor Bill DiBlasio & wife Chirlane McCray embark on a transformative journey, redefining marriage. Is giving up on a union an act of giving? Join the conversation.

Former NYC Mayor Bill DiBlasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, are breaking up. Sort of. They’re separating but not moving out. Splitting but not getting divorced. Let’s just say they are transforming their relationship. Planning to date other people. The New York Times broke the story this week, which was picked up by the AP and all of the major news outlets. There are 743 comments on the NY Times website about this – people have strong opinions! They’re mostly … read more »

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Rebuilding Your Legacy: Updating Your Estate Plan During and After a Divorce

June 27, 2023 By Joy Rosenthal

(written collaboratively by Estate Planning Attorney Leslie Sultan, Esq.) Are you (or someone you love) going through a divorce? Don’t forget to think about your estate plan along the way. This article will cover a few steps to ensure that your assets go to your children and your loved ones (and not your Ex!). Although there are some things you may be able to do on your own, it is always best to talk to an experienced professional who can … read more »

Filed Under: Divorce, Estate Planning, General, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: collaborative process, divorce, family, wills

Happy Pride! But same-sex marriages may lead to same sex divorces

June 26, 2023 By Joy Rosenthal

It’s Pride Month! Happy Pride! June 26 is also the 8th anniversary of the release of the decision on Obergefell v. Hodges, which finally corrected the horrendous Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and legalized same-sex marriages in every state of the US. Thank goodness! But same-sex marriages can lead to same-sex divorces. If you or a loved one are going through a same-sex divorce, there are a few things that need special attention: Making sure that both parents have an … read more »

Filed Under: LGBT, Mediation

Juneteenth – a time of reflection

June 19, 2023 By Joy Rosenthal

We are approaching Juneteenth, our newest federal holiday. You have probably heard the story by now. Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1963, declaring that “All persons held as slaves …are and henceforth shall be free.”  But it only could be enforced in the few Confederate states controlled by Union troops. On June 19, 1865, two-and-a-half years later, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, the last holdout state, and ordered slaveholders there to free their slaves. … read more »

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I wish it would rain!

June 12, 2023 By Joy Rosenthal

Well, once again, the world has changed completely – overnight. Like many of you, I’m in New York where the smoke filled our air so badly this week that the City basically shut down and we were all told to stay inside and close our windows. Who knew those wildfires in Canada, hundreds of miles away, would have such an intense effect on millions of people in the northeast US? As one of my clients said, it was like a … read more »

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