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A Negotiation Tool for Spousal Maintenance
The temporary spousal maintenance law that became effective in New York State on Oct. 12, 2010, provides formulas for calculating temporary maintenance guidelines. While these relatively new formulas determine temporary maintenance amounts until the final resolution of the divorce, final maintenance (i.e., maintenance resulting from a divorce decree) has long-lasting effects on both parties. There is no one correct answer to the question how to determine the amount of final maintenance.
If the intent of both parties is to settle the dispute, reasonable income and expense forecasts must be made so that both parties understand the range of potential outcomes of a particular maintenance amount and duration. Knowing the range of likely outcomes based upon a particular amount and duration of spousal maintenance provides a framework for negotiations. Forecasting each spouse's financial future is an exercise in determining the “need” of the non-monied spouse, and the “ability to pay” of the monied spouse. We will call this forecasting process a “Need-Ability Exercise.”
Smarter Paths to Generative AI In Law Firms
Stop running pilot after pilot with different tools but failing to move beyond testing. Start with business outcomes. Redesign processes and guardrails. Rethink pricing models. And then, with clarity of purpose, choose the tools that enable the future of legal work.
The Art of Writing Thank You Notes In the Legal Profession
In an era dominated by digital communication, the simple thank you note often feels like a relic from the past. Yet, in the legal profession — a field built on relationships, trust, and reputation — the handwritten or carefully crafted thank you remains one of the most powerful gestures of professionalism. Whether addressed to a client, a mentor, a colleague, or even opposing counsel, the art of writing a thoughtful thank you note can strengthen connections and elevate your professional presence.
The End of Google: How AI Is Transforming the Buyer Journey
The firms and vendors who adapt will stop chasing page-one rankings and start competing for something more powerful: inclusion in the generative responses that shape buyer perceptions and decisions. That is the new measure of influence in a self-service world.
From Relationships to Revenue: What Law Firms Can Learn from Saul Ewing’s Business Development Leaders
The firms that succeed in business development don’t just rely on a handful of rainmakers. Instead, they build systems, mindsets, and cultures that support relationship-driven growth at scale. To illustrate what this looks like in action, I sat down with three professionals who live and breathe it every day.
Stop Piloting: Smarter Paths to Generative AI in Law Firms
Generative AI is here to stay. The firms that succeed will not be those running the most pilots, but those that build deliberate strategies, align leadership, and embed AI into the way work gets done.