So there was a guy from Marlboro who came in to see me a while ago (let's call him "David").
David recently told me that he's glad that he didn't separate from his wife until AFTER he consulted with me and we developed a sound strategy for him.
When we first met, David told me:
I can’t keep living like this.
We don’t speak, unless it’s about the kids.
The tension is constant.
The silence is worse.
And I keep asking myself: Do I move out?
Do I stay for the kids?
What happens to the money?
I don’t want to blow everything up.
And I need to make the next move from a position of being smart—not desperate."
I remember him well.
Nice guy, well dressed, great smile.
But his hand was so sweaty when I shook it that he felt a need to apologize to me (he didn't need to...happens all the time).
The thought of separating from his wife, Terry, was really upsetting David.
But the thought of staying together with Terry in an unsatisfying marriage was more upsetting to him.
And he told me that the thought of not coming home to his kids every single night after work was overwhelming him with fear.
Then there was that haunting question that's been keeping him up at night: "Where will I go?"
David was facing tough issues, and his fears were real.
I get it.
I’m Steve Kaplan, 
a divorce lawyer based in Colts Neck.
For 37 years, I’ve helped people in Monmouth County like David figure out how to separate without wrecking their financial future or damaging their custody position.
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David took the course and learned how to make the best decisions for himself.
He told me that he is doing well, living in a condo by the beach in Sea Bright.
His relationship with his kids is great.
He and Terry are still able to talk about things that are important.
He's got enough money to do the things that he wants to do.
He said that he is still not sure if he wants to go forward with a divorce yet, but he's relaxed and enjoying his life.
I'm making the opportunity to separate smartly, just as David ultimately did, available to you as well.
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Separation is confusing.
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— Steve
Steven J. Kaplan, Esq.
Law Practice Specializing In
Divorce and Related Issues
5 Professional Circle
Colts Neck, NJ. 07722
www.KaplanDivorce.com
(732) 845-9010
