At some point in a marriage, almost everyone wonders what would happen if it ended. The longer the marriage, the higher the stakes: children, property, debts, and the emotional weight of shared history.
Here’s my take on the four most common questions I hear from primary earners who are facing, or contemplating, divorce:
A lot has changed since Nicole Kidman filed for divorce. The story now adds new layers: custody clocks, zero alimony claims, and whispers of a prenup tied to sobriety. There are reports suggesting Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s prenuptial agreement contained a “sobriety clause” (sometimes dubbed a “cocaine clause”) tied to Keith’s clean record during the marriage.
When high-profile splits shift, they reveal lessons that hit close to home. Let’s talk at what is happening in the divorce according to the latest news reports, and what you can learn for your own case.
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Divorce in New York isn’t just about dividing property: it’s also about figuring out whether one spouse owes the other ongoing support, known here as maintenance (what people in other states call “alimony”). And in Manhattan, where lifestyles can include doormen, Hamptons shares, and $150 spin classes before breakfast, maintenance awards aren’t always driven by numbers on a W-2. Sometimes, they’re driven by lifestyle.
So when does lifestyle matter more than income? The answer is: when the standard of living during the marriage creates expectations the law is designed to protect, especially in marriages with big disparities in earnings. Let’s talk about it:
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We’ve all been there: swept up in the thrill of new romance, convinced that butterflies equal destiny, so caught up in the excitement that we ignore our gut. You’re texting nonstop, overlooking the little red flags, and telling yourself, “This time is different.” But your gut is smarter than your heart. When your instincts start whispering, listen — because those whispers often turn into court filings down the road.
If you see these signs, it’s not love, it’s a warning:
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