Would You Leave Your Partner for $1 Million? What a New Survey Really Reveals About Modern Love

A recent survey found that 43% of Americans say they would leave their partner if offered $1 million.

At first glance, the statistic feels outrageous. Cold. Transactional. Maybe even cynical.

But as a divorce lawyer who spends her days at the intersection of love and money, I don’t find it shocking at all.

I find it revealing.

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Interview: Business Insider

Divorce court is normally quiet during the holiday season, but this year it’s booming as the pandemic drives couples apart.

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  • Divorce lawyers told Insider the nature of the pandemic has led to feelings of desperation and contempt and pushed couples to ignore previous holiday niceties.

I spoke with Business Insider about the continued high rates in divorce when in most years there is a holiday lull; but 2020 is giving no breaks as the rate continues to soar:

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Interview: Real Simple

Divorce rates are expected to jump significantly in the second half of 2020—and that’s coming at a time when we can least afford it. Plus, how to divorce when money is tight.

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I spoke with Real Simple about the rising divorce rates and difficulties that couples are experiencing divorcing during a pandemic:

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Why Rushing Your Divorce Can Give You Heartburn (And Cost You Money!)

“I wantlarger to be done with this! Why is this divorce taking so long?!” said every divorce client ever. While there is nothing wrong with a quick and friendly divorce, there are many times that rushing the legal process won’t help end your emotional pain. In fact, rushing your case may cost you more money in after-the-fact fixes. Here are my top 4 reasons why you should not rush your divorce:

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