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December 7, 2011

Wendy is a great matrimonial attorney. She is understanding, knowledgeable, sharp, professional and knows how to get the job done. She is everything you want in a matrimonial attorney. I highly recommmend her. D. B., Esq,  Great Neck, NY Partner of a Long Island multi-specialty …

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December 7, 2011

“I have known Wendy for over 35 years, have been a client of hers, and have referred her to many of my own clients and friends who wanted an exemplary matrimonial attorney. Every one of them has thanked me for the referral. She is top notch. Dan …

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December 6, 2011

Tips for Keeping Your Spirits Bright During the Holidays

This month’s blog post will help you minimize your stress by focusing on thriving, not just surviving, during the holidays with tips from relationship guru, Patricia Ryan Lampl, an award-winning television producer and co-author of LOVE FOR GROWN-UPS: The Garter Brides’ Guide To Marrying For …

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November 8, 2011

A year before I decided to get divorced, I met with Wendy.

A year before I decided to get divorced, I met with Wendy. I wasn’t quite ready to pull the plug on my marriage, even though when I look back I realize it was over for years. I remember being impressed with Wendy’s calm authority and …

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November 8, 2011

Having been married for over 43 years, I was a “deer in the headlights” when it came to facing the facts that my marriage was ending.

Having been married for over 43 years, I was a “deer in the headlights” when it came to facing the facts that my marriage was ending. I was recommended to Wendy Samuelson by a friend of a friend and from our first meeting, I knew …

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November 8, 2011

How do you choose a matrimonial attorney? Referrals. I was referred to Wendy Samuelson of Samuelson Hause & Samuelson by an attorney friend of mine who is a partner in a large multi-specialty Manhattan law firm. Why do you stay with a professional? Demonstrated results. …

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November 5, 2011

How to Tell Your Children You’re Divorcing: Making the Best of an Uncomfortable Situation

How to Tell Your Children You’re Divorcing: Making the Best of an Uncomfortable Situation Often my clients ask me in the beginning of their divorce case, “How do I tell my children we’re divorcing?”  “What’s the best approach?”  Well, this blog posting will give you …

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November 5, 2011

Wendy Samuelson and her firm are the best around.

Wendy Samuelson and her firm are the best around. She really listened to me and respected my wishes on how I wanted my divorce handled. I was not looking for a long, drawn out battle and Wendy was able to settle my case without my …

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November 5, 2011

If you want a divorce lawyer who will always return your calls, keep the process running smoothly

If you want a divorce lawyer who will always return your calls, keep the process running smoothly, and guide you through the inevitable conflicts and hurdles,  I highly recommend Wendy Samuelson.  Wendy came to me by recommendation of an attorney friend of mine, and I’ll …

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November 5, 2011

Divorce is a very emotional and draining process to go through.

Divorce is a very emotional and draining process to go through. I was given a few recommendations for divorce attorneys and made appointments to consult with all of them. When I finally went in for my consultation and met with Wendy Samuelson, I was overcome with relief and …

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October 13, 2011

EMBRACING THE GRAY ZONE: THRIVING, NOT MERELY SURVIVING, DURING AND AFTER A DIVORCE

When someone enters your life and changes it for the better, you want everyone to know this person.  Kelley Black, Founder of Balancing the Executive Life™, a Naam Yoga Therapist, and Executive/Life coach, did just that. She has helped me to create a sense of …

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August 31, 2011

Pre-Divorce Counseling

Often clients complain to me that co-parenting with a soon to be ex-spouse is challenging, and bring up many issues that the two parents do not agree on. I tell my clients that it is very important that the two parents learn to get along …

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July 20, 2011

About Our New “Coping” Section

This new “Coping” section has been added to help our clients cope with the stress of divorce and its aftermath.  We invite our clients and other readers to contribute to this section by sending us ideas of how you coped with your own divorce, whether it …

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July 6, 2011

Storms Can’t Hurt the Sky

Our first contribution is from Samuelson Hause & Samuelson partner, Wendy Samuelson. Esq. Recently, I saw an announcement that Gabriel Cohen was speaking about his book, Storms Can’t Hurt the Sky: A Buddhist Path Through Divorce. The title caught my eye as a way to …

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June 28, 2011

Court of Apppeals Permits Wife to Retain Funds from Husband’s Ponzi Scheme

In a landmark case by the state’s highest appellate court, the Court of Appeals, decided that in innocent spouse who had no knowledge of a husband’s illegal scheme, could retain the money paid to her during a divorce settlement that could be traced to the …

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