Finding an exceptional divorce attorney can be determined by a variety of criteria, as noted by one CNBC report. Craig Seldin, a respected family law and divorce attorney in Texas, believes these factors change from case to case when compared with the needs and personality of the client.
Houston, TX (PRWEB) June 07, 2012
A recent article from CNBC reminds Americans that divorce can be a very costly and very damaging event. While the goal for all couples seeking a divorce should be to resolve the problems with as little conflict as possible, the article claims that much of this is determined by the overall skill of a hired attorney. The writer places an importance on careful selection of representation, as these individuals not only help one get the divorce, but they also determine how complicated their future will be. For Craig Seldin, a divorce attorney serving the Houston area, lawyers that work for one person may not adequately fit the needs of another client and therefore should be judged on a case by case basis.The article cites that for many people, divorce is a very expensive process. Some are fortunate enough to attain an uncontested divorce with a small $500 fee, but for those living in upscale areas such as New York City or Los Angeles, the price of a divorce can exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars. Not only are legal fees expensive during the process, but the outcome of the trial, if needed, may cause long lasting costs well after the divorce.
For the matter of cost, it is important to find a lawyer who can conduct business expeditiously and yet get along with the client’s personality. In matters of divorce it is highly important to find a lawyer with a balanced temperament. In the article, New York attorney, Michael P. Mossberg says, “You are looking for a lawyer who won’t want to fight, because the more you fight, the more it will cost you.” Other tips include finding representation that has a great support staff, does not make outlandish promises and is recommended by friends and family.
While these tips may help one achieve a less damaging divorce, Craig Seldin believes that a client should also keep in mind what they want to get out of the settlement. He states, “The client should determine the attorney’s ability to achieve good results in property division as a separate criterion from results obtained in matters pertaining to the children, such as custody and access.”
In other words, if one wants to keep their house or their children, he or she must find a lawyer that has success in those specific areas.
In every situation, both the attorneys in the article and Craig Seldin believe that less conflict is good. If an attorney has a reputation of heightening conflict, it is suggested to move on to the next candidate. It is most likely that these attorneys will draw out a case into a very costly and exhausting situation.
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London 2012: 50 days to go until Olympics - Newham Recorder 24
Sarah Shaffi, Olympics editor (news)
Thursday, June 7, 2012
8:43 AM
Today marks just 50 days until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
To celebrate the occasion London 2012 has published a list of 50 ways to join in with the Games.
Ideas for London include getting your photo taken with the Olympic Countdown Clock in Trafalgar Square, watching Damon Albarn in his opera Dr Dee at the national Opera House as part of the London 2012 Festival, and sending a message of support to Team GB’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes via www.ourgreatestteam.com.
People are also encouraged to consider training to become a referee, official or coach in a sport that interests them, visit the giant Olympic Rings at St Pancras International Station, and view the Tate Britain’s exhibition of Olympic and Paralympic posters.
Seb Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG), said: “The Jubilee celebrations and the incredible welcome given to the Olympic Torch Relay have shown the great community spirit of British people and their enthusiasm to get involved with big events.
“By releasing this list, we want to demonstrate that whatever your interests, there is a way for you to be part of London 2012. We are urging the UK public to join in, and to keep their bunting and flags ready to mark what will be an unrivalled summer of sport, culture and celebration.”
London 2012 is also encouraging people to become a Local Leader - a person in the community who organises events to celebrate the Games.
There are currently more than 14,000 Local Leaders across the country for London 2012 who have already hosted or are planning events.
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: “With a mere 50 days to go, we are keeping our foot on the pedal to make sure everything is in place for a smooth and successful Games. We will learn any lessons from the spectacular celebrations of the Diamond Jubilee and will make sure the capital is buzzing as we roll out a huge programme of events and festivities for everyone to enjoy.
“So whether it’s watching the sporting spectacle at our live sites or being inspired to take up a new sport, joining in the free arts extravaganzas going on across the city or just enjoying the shopping, theatre and restaurants that make this the best big city in world, London is the place to be.”
Source: www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
Celebrity Divorce: 9 Celebs Who Divorced Regular People (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post
ANSWER: Sofia Vergara
At 18, "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara <a href="http://www.people.com/people/sofia_vergara/biography/0,,,00.html" target="_hplink">married high school sweetheart José González</a> in Colombia. Two years into their marriage, the couple <a href="http://www.people.com/people/sofia_vergara/biography/0,,,00.html" target="_hplink">welcomed a son, Manolo</a>. Though Vergara and González <a href="http://www.people.com/people/sofia_vergara/biography/0,,,00.html" target="_hplink">split in 1993</a>, the actress told <em>Parade</em> magazine in July 2011 that <a href="http://www.parade.com/celebrity/2011/07/sofia-vergara.html" target="_hplink">they're still close</a>. "When José comes to the United States, he stays with me," she said.
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London Welsh prepare for appeal over Premiership exile - The Guardian
London Welsh's appeal against a decision barring them promotion to the Aviva Premiership looks set to be heard this month.
The Exiles won this season's Championship after beating Cornish Pirates in both legs of the final.
However, the Richmond-based club were told just hours before the first leg kicked off in Cornwall that they did not meet minimum standards criteria set down by English rugby's Professional Game Board for Premiership entry.
London Welsh played the final's second leg at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford, which is thought to be their preferred venue should they gain Premiership status.
As things stand, Newcastle will remain in the Premiership next season despite finishing bottom, a point behind Wasps, this season. However, should London Welsh succeed in overturning an original decision that went against them then they will go up and the Falcons will be relegated.
In a statement, the RFU said: "The Rugby Football Union has today received London Welsh's appeal against the decision that the club failed to meet the minimum standards criteria set out by the Professional Game Board for promotion to the Aviva Premiership.
"It is proposed that the appeal hearing, which will take place before an independent panel, will be held on 21 June at the London Bloomsbury Hotel.
"An expedited timetable has been agreed with London Welsh, with the proposed date of 21 June the earliest possible time to allow for the exchange of cases and evidence. During the appeal, no further comment will be made."
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
'I'm in a good marriage': Bethenny Frankel slams rumours she is divorcing Jason Hoppy - Daily Mail
By Mike Larkin and Iona Kirby
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She said she would be addressing rumours she is divorcing from her husband Jason Hoppy on her new daytime talk show, and Bethenny Frankel does just that in the debut episode.
A pre-recorded scene due to air on the June 11 premiere sees the star slamming claims that her marriage is breaking down.
She says: 'I haven't seen a divorce lawyer. My husband hasn't seen a divorce lawyer.'
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Slamming claims: Bethenny Frankel has vehemently denied rumours she is divorcing from husband Jason Hoppy
She goes on: 'Here is this whole big thing going on and the truth is, I put it all out there on my show. If it's out there, I'll tell you.'
The 41-year-old adds: 'I'm in a good marriage. We have issues. We are not perfect. We work on it every day. We're committed.'
Jason can be seen smiling in encouragement from the audience as his wife delivers the words.
The signs were already looking good for fans of the pair as Jason was pictured looking content and happy as one of the audience members in a previously released preview for the new talk show.
Speaking out: Bethenny said she an Jason have to work at their marriage but they are committed
Show of support: Jason is in the audience as Bethenny makes the revelation on the debut episode of her show
He was seen interacting with his wife while holding their daughter Bryn in the short teaser clip, which was shown on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Her appearance on the popular daytime programme should come as no surprise, given the comedienne is an executive producer on the fledgling project.
Jason's cheerful appearance followed revelations on Perez Hilton that she was refusing to dismiss the rumours as a publicity stunt to get more people to tune into the show.
New venture: Bethenny's new chat show kicks off with its first episode on June 11
Big entrance: Bethenny Frankel looks excited at the start of her talk show pilot, which was previewed on Ellen
A Bravo source said: 'The reason Bethenny hasn't publicly issued a statement denying the divorce rumors is to create buzz for her new talk show.
'She recognized that it would be better if she waited until the premiere which is only a few weeks away.
'Bethenny has absolutely no plans to divorce Jason at this time.'
How sweet: Fans suspected the pair's relationship was still going strong when Jason and Bryn appeared in the preview
Cosy: Bethenny went on Ellen's show to talk about her host's future appearance on her programme
The former Real Housewives of New York star was her usual enthusiastic self during her appearance on Ellen's talk show last week, in which she claimed Ellen is the world's biggest celebrity.
And Ellen, who is going to be one of the guests on the show, returned the ego stroke in kind by lathering her with praise.
She told her: 'You're doing a show, and I don't think that there's another woman that's doing a show the kind that you are.'
At odds? The pair have been seen looking grumpy together in public in the run-up to the show's release
Whether viewers of the programme, which is to be shown on select Fox-owned stations, will agree remains to be seen.
However during the brief clip Bethenny did explain to the audience what the format was going to be.
She told them: 'We are going to talk about marriage and relationships and sex and money and we're going to go through this all together.'
It also showed a scene in which she covers her hair in do-it-yourself hair mask made from avocado and olive oil.
The premiere episode of Bethenny airs on June 11 on Fox.
What would Mary Whitehouse say? Bethenny is shown covering her hair with an avocado and olive oil mixture
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Avoid Divorce, Make a Date With Financial Planner - CNBC
With a wedding coming up, you'd think Jay Buerck would be obsessing about the usual details: Writing vows, choosing appetizers, or figuring out seating charts to accommodate challenging relatives.
But what worries the 29-year-old St. Louis marketing professional isn't any of those things: It's money.
Not that he and his bride-to-be Liz Downey won't have enough; they earn comfortable salaries. What really freaks him out is the inherent challenge of joining two people's finances.
"Money is the reason why many people get divorced," says Buerck. "I have a buddy who got married and didn't tell his wife about the extent of his debt, and they had a rough go of it when he came clean. That's something I want to try and avoid."
The couple has already taken steps to prepare their finances. That's a smart strategy, according to financial experts, especially now that U.S. couples are waiting longer to marry, and many people have thousands of dollars in student loans and credit card debt by the time they take their vows.
Money causes more arguments than other typical flashpoints, according to a recent survey by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Harris Interactive.
A full 27 percent of respondents said their spats started over money, more than problems with kids (16 percent) or chores (13 percent).
Couples who lock horns over finances at least once a week are 30 percent more likely to get divorced, according to a 2009 study by researchers at Utah State University,
"I probably spend 15 percent of my time with couples actually talking about money, and the other 85 percent talking about personal issues," says Chris Kimball, a certified financial planner in Lakewood, Washington, who also has a Masters of Divinity degree.
"It all ties into money. It's a very powerful thing that can do great things in people's lives, or can really mess them up."
Shockingly, nearly one-half of all people have lied to their significant other about money, according to an April poll by Self Magazine and Today.com.
And a survey conducted this spring by CreditCards.com revealed that 6 million Americans have hidden financial accounts from their spouses or live-in partners.
The deception isn't usually malicious. Often it's prompted by guilt and embarrassment about spending. Compounding the problem is that financial behavior is very deeply set, and can't be altered easily.
So where do couples go wrong, when it comes to money -- and how can they make it right?
Have the Money Talk
Only 43 percent of couples talked about money before marriage, according to a May 2010 survey conducted for American Express.
But lack of disclosure about your financial issues -- maybe you're struggling with $100,000 in student debt, or maybe you filed for bankruptcy at some point -- isn't really any different from lying. Be up front about your financial situation, have the "money talk" long before the big day, and tackle any challenges as a couple.
"My significant other didn't tell me about the money problems we were having, and then one day we had no credit left and had lost pretty much everything," says Holli Rovenger, an author and speaker in Greenville, South Carolina. "If we'd worked together, maybe our finances wouldn't have spiraled out of control."
Minor money differences can be overcome as long as you have the basics covered: You have your daily needs met, you're bringing in more than you're paying out, and you're able to build a nest egg for the future. But once overspending and debt enter the picture, all bets are off.
"I was always a black-belt shopper, and hated to miss a sale," says Jenny Triplett, an entrepreneur in Powder Springs, Georgia, who's been married to husband Rufus Triplett for 22 years. "I'd have bags full of new clothes in the closet, and only bring them out one piece at a time. But eventually we came to a compromise, and I got my spending under control."
That's exactly the right template for resolving money disputes, planners advise. Even with differing money styles, if both partners take strides toward the middle and agree on broad outlines of a budget, it could prevent countless disputes.
Consider Getting Financial Adviser
Money is such an emotional issue that it could be difficult for couples to untangle all the knots on their own. A trained third party can help you figure out the core issues, and mutually agree on a financial plan.
"I've had clients yelling at each other in the parking lot, who came into the conference room and then wouldn't say a word to each other for the first hour," says Kimball. "But eventually we were able to work through it. Talking to someone can help air these financial issues in a safe environment." The website of the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education has a searchable database of trained financial counselors.
Being On the Same Page
It's helpful to have basic guidelines in place that will keep you on the same page. For instance, purchases under a certain dollar amount can be left to each spouse's discretion, while larger ones should to be cleared with your partner.
Some couples might be comfortable pooling all of their money, and others may not; neither is the "right" choice, but that should be decided explicitly.
"Understanding your partner's values on money is so very important," says Andi Wrenn, a financial counselor in Boston with a master's in marriage and family therapy. "Talk about how they learned money management, and what they plan to do in the future with the money they have and earn. Not often do people marry that are from exactly the same background."
That certainly applies to Jay Buerck and his bride-to-be. She's traditionally been more of a budgeter, and he's more laissez faire when it comes to counting pennies. But since they set up a joint account and moved in together, finances have "actually become less stressful," he says. "It's all about being open and honest."
(The author is a Reuters contributor. The opinions expressed are his own.)
Source: www.cnbc.com
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