January 2009
• amNY, In A Rough Economy, To Divorce Or Not To Divorce?, January 1, 2009: Alton Abramowitz was quoted in this article about how the poor economy is affecting divorces.
• Carolina Bride Magazine, Rules of Engagement Section, January/March Issue (Quarterly): The Academy’s Focus on Forever DVD program was featured in the magazine’s front of the book section where engaged couples can find tips and trends to help them. AAML and the group’s website were also included.
• NewsProNet, (Also picked up by: KTNV-TV (ABC, Las Vegas) – 1/5 at 11PM, 1/6 at 11AM; KABC-TV (ABC, Los Angeles) – 1/18 at 7:30am; WCBS (NY) - 1/12 at 5pm; KTBS-TV (ABC, LA); WJXT (FL) – 1/9 at 10pm; KGTV (ABC, San Diego) – 1/19 at 5pm; KYW (CBS, Philadelphia) – 1/27 at 11PM; WKOW (Madison, WI) – 1/27; : Several local affiliates from across the country covered this news clip about real estate and divorce. Most included Gary’s interview, as well as a mention of the AAML and the recent survey about the economy and divorce.
• Lawyers USA, Staying Together For The Sake Of The House, January 13, 2009: Gary and Marlene were both quoted in an article about how the falling real estate market is impacting the divorce process.
• Newsday, Entering The New State Of Splitsville, Jan. 16, 2009: The newspaper ran the survey results about the decrease in divorces during a poor economy. The reporter attributed the survey to the AAML.
• Newsweek, Jan. 12, 2009: Gary’s quote from The New York Times article about the declining real estate market’s effect on divorces was included by the magazine as a leading news quote for that week.
• The Connecticut Post, Divorce Inquiries Spike In January, Jan. 12, 2009: Guy Ferro was interviewed and quoted as a past Academy president in this article discussing the rise in divorce cases.
• Texas Bar Journal, Texas People, Jan. 2009: Gary’s news about his new term as AAML president was featured in one of the state’s prominent legal publications
• The Columbus Dispatch, Now, Few Want To ‘Get The House’, Jan. 25, 2009: The reporter quoted Gary several times in his story about real estate and divorce, which appeared in the newspaper’s Sunday edition. The AAML was also mentioned in the article.
February 2009
• Washingtonian Magazine, Who Gets The Dog?, February 2009: The AAML and the pet custody survey were mentioned in the article. This issue also highlights the area’s top attorneys and, in turn, mentions several AAML fellows.
• USA Today, More Families Move In Together During Housing Crisis, Feb. 3, 2009 (Also picked up by: Gannett News Services – 2/23; The Norwich Bulletin – 2/23): AAML is mentioned as well as the economy and divorce survey in this article focusing on families living together through the economic downturn. This article was featured on the front page of the Money Section.
• Voice of America (International Radio Network), A Prenup: The (Legal) Language Of Love For Couples About To Marry, Feb. 3, 2009: Marlene Moses participated in a live interview about prenuptial agreements. The Academy was mentioned several times on the air.
• KUSA-TV (NBC, Denver, CO), More Couples Staying Together Due To Recession, Feb. 9, 2009: The Academy and its survey on the economy and divorce were included in a segment for this local affiliate.
• The Commercial Appeal, Together For Better Or Worse; Would-be-divorced Couples Often Too Broke To Break Up, Feb. 12, 2009: The reporter includes quotes by Marlene Moses about the economy and divorce and mentions the AAML.
• San Diego Union-Tribune, Recessions Change Love Statistics, Too. Divorce Numbers Fall Off But Dating Is On The Rise, Feb. 14, 2009: The reporter included the AAML survey results regarding the economy and divorce in an article about dating and divorce during a recession.
• Pioneer Press (St. Paul, MN), Amid Recession, It’s A Valentine’s Day Massacre For Business Catering On Feb. 14 Needs, Feb. 14, 2009: An article about a decline in divorces during an economic downturn mentioned the Academy and the survey results.
• CNN, Feb. 27 – March 2: Various CNN programs included the AAML and the economy and divorce survey in one of 2 separate stories originating from the network. Coverage is as follows:
-American Morning – 2/27 about recession's impact on divorce.
-CNN Newsroom – 3/1 at 7pm and 3/2 at 9am.
-CNN Anderson Cooper 360 (Fri., 2/27 at 10pm & 11pm EST) – Discussed the price of infidelity and divorce during the recession. -CNN Your Money (Sat., 2/28) – Covered American Morning segment about spouses waiting to divorce because of the poor economy.
-CNN Sunday Morning (Sun., 3/1 at 9am EST) - Also covered the segment from American Morning.
March 2009
• Redbook Magazine, Til Debt Do Us Part, March 1, 2009: AAML and the economy and divorce survey are included in a piece about the positive effect on marriages that the poor economy may have.
• NY Daily News Online, Divorce Is The Latest Recession Casualty: Married Couples Can't Afford To Separate, March 6, 2009: Reporter included Gary’s quotes and the AAML economy and divorce survey in this online article.
• Newsday, Experts: Child Support Drops As Economy Sags, March 20, 2009: The reporter mentions the AAML and includes quotes from AAML New York State Chapter President Allan Mayefsky’s interview for her story about the recession and child support.
• Bloomberg News (Online), Wife Enrichment Makes Sense To Busted Ponzi Guy, March 13, 2009: Gary’s quotes from his interview about the marital assets of Bernie and Ruth Madoff, were included in this article that was posted on one of the leading news websites.
April 2009
• Smart Money Magazine, Before Your Parents Say ‘I Do’ Again, April 2009: Jim Hennenhoefer interviewed for and was quoted in this article about prenuptial agreements. The reporter prominently mentions the Academy and quotes Jim several times as well.
• The Record (NJ), Stuck With A House Divided, April 5, 2009: This story appeared on the cover of the Sunday Real Estate section and prominently mentions the AAML. Gary’s quote from the press release and the survey results about the economy and divorce are also included.
• The Huffington Post, Should Ex-Wives Be Understanding Or Red With Rage After Pink Slips Force Alimony Adjustments?, April 4, 2009: The Academy’s most recent survey about child support and alimony modifications was the focus of an article that was posted on one of the most widely read news blogs in the country and written by a former CNN reporter.
• The Republican-American, Economy So Sour That Couples Are Staying Put, April 7, 2009: Gary and Guy quoted, and the AAML mentioned, in this article about the economy’s impact on divorces.
• The Boston Globe, Amid Layoffs, Child Support Pacts Fraying, April 13, 2009: Included the Academy’s most recent survey reporting a 39 percent increase in the number of divorced spouses seeking changes to child support arrangements in a tight job market and deepening recession.
• The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Economy Places Role In Today’s Divorces, April 13, 2009: This reporter cited the Academy’s economy and divorce survey while discussing ways in which the recession is impacting the divorce process.
• ABCNews.com: 'Gal-imony': Celeb Women Who Pay in the Divorce, April 17, 2009: In a story citing the higher number of female celebrities paying alimony, the reporter mentions the AAML and the child support payment press release.
• Fort Worth Star-Telegram: For Better Or Worse, Fewer Using Divorce Lawyers, April, 19, 2009: Gary was quoted on the varying costs of a lawyer when assets are at stake and an apparent rise in pro se divorces.
• WCNC-TV (NBC Affiliate): Divorcing Couples Now Say ‘You Keep The House’, April 23, 2009: This television news segment used Gary’s interview with NewsProNet about divorce and the real estate market. The AAML is also mentioned several times.
• Daily Camera: Working Together To Separate: Collaborative Divorce, A More Human Way To Part Ways, April 24, 2009: The Academy’s survey about economic downturns and divorce was cited.
• Times of Trenton: ‘Do-It-Yourself Divorce Experiences Upswing: Deep Recession, Steep Legal Fees Spur Growth Of Courthouse Trend, April 30, 2009: AAML is mentioned along with quotes from Gary on the challenges of divorcing during the recession.
• CNN, April 30, 2009: CNN featured AAML child support modifications survey in a segment about the topic that premiered on the network’s CNN Newsroom program. The AAML and the survey results received both verbal acknowledgement from the on air correspondent and screen mention as well.
• US News & World Report, Ten More Winners In The Recession, April, 30, 2009: This story included quotes from Gary’s interview with the reporter as well as numerous mentions of the AAML.
May 2009
• Los Angeles Times, Surge In Child Support Modifications, May 3, 2009: Reporter cited the AAML survey results showing a 39% increase in the number of divorced spouses requesting child support modifications.
• The Wall Street Journal, Dirty Laundry Aired: The Fight Over Revealing Divorce Details, May 28, 2009 (Also posted on USLaw.com and DivorceNet.com): This article included quotes from an interview with Gary concerning whether or not high profile divorces should be more private. AAML is also mentioned.
• St. Louis Post Dispatch, Bad Economy Can Mean Fewer Court Battles Or Living As Roomies After The Divorce, May 29, 2009: Findings from the AAML economy and divorce survey ran in both the print edition of the newspaper and the electronic version.
• O The Oprah Magazine, Divorce Interrupted; The Marriage Is Over, But These Days, Who Can Afford To Move Out? May 2009: Results of the economy and divorce survey were prominently displayed in a side box, as well as a mention of the AAML in the article.
June 2009
• Associated Press, Tough Times Mean Time Together For Some Families, June 2, 2009: (Also ran in: San Francisco Chronicle – 6/2; NewsOK.com; Enterprise.com – 6/3,; Trivalley.com – 6/3; The Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ)) – 6/3: This article incorporated the AAML economy and divorce survey and was released over the AP national wire.
• Associated Press, Saying ‘I Do’ To Prenups May Be A Smart Money Move, June 3, 2009: (Also ran on: Netscape; NOLA.com; OregonLive.com; TheNewsTribune.com; Fostors.com) This article included quotes from Gary and mentions the AAML. It was distributed over the AP national wire.
• Law.com, Recession Keeps Family Lawyers Busy; Wealthy Couples Buck The Trend, Getting Divorced In Greater Numbers, June 15, 2009: The website posted an economy and divorce article that prominently cites the AAML survey and includes quotes from Gary from the press release.
• The Daily Record (Baltimore, MD), June 22, 2009: Arranged interview between reporter and Maryland State Chapter president Stephen Krohn for a news brief about a local case. A mention of the AAML was included along with his quotes.
• The Wall Street Journal Sunday Supplement; Family Finances; Keeping Finances Afloat During A Divorce, June 28, 2009: Arranged interview for Marlene about divorcing during the recession. The reporter included several quotes from her and mentioned the AAML. The article has also been posted on The Wall Street Journal Online.
• Detroit News; Cut Down The Cost Of Splitting Up, June 29, 2009: In an article about divorcing during the economic downturn the reporter cited the results from the AAML economy and divorce survey.
• The Columbus Dispatch; Comfort Of Child Came First For Parents, June 29, 2009: The article mentioned the Academy and includes quotes from Marlene regarding divorced couples who share the same living space.
• Forbes.com; Money Builder; Five Financial Health Tips For Unmarried Couples, June 29, 2009: Included quotes from separate interviews with Gary and Linda Lea concerning ways in which couples can best protect their finances during a split. The AAML is also prominently mentioned.
July 2009
• The Wall Street Journal (front page), What God Has Joined Together, Recession Makes Hard to Put Asunder, July 13, 2009: In this article, which received a front page placement, the reporter includes quotes from an interview with Gary about the recession and divorce and cites the AAML’s economy and divorce survey.
• LawyersUSA.com, College Tuition Presenting Challenge in Divorce Cases, July 14, 2009 (Also ran in August print edition): Gary was interviewed about divorce settlements and college tuition for children. He is quoted several times and the Academy is mentioned.
• Associated Press, Family Finance: How Money Can Impact a Marriage, July 17, 2009 (Also distributed by Associated Press Financial Wire and picked up by the San Francisco Examiner, Boston Globe, mainstreet.com, Pocono Record, jezebel.com, MLive.com, The Cherry Hill Courier Post, and the Bismarck Tribune): Gary was interviewed for and quoted numerous times about the impact financial problems can have on marriages and the divorce process. The Academy was also mentioned.
• Denton Record Chronicle, More Texans Paying Child Support with Unemployment Checks As Economy Suffers, July 2, 2009: The Academy’s child support modification survey is prominently cited to illustrate the increase in the number of people forced by the economy to use their unemployment checks to pay child support.
• Skynewswire.com, Relationships: Multi-Million Dollar Divorces Bring a Unique and Complex set of Issue, July 27, 2009: The Academy’s economy and divorce survey is used as a starting point in this online piece about divorce among the wealthy.
• MyFox Phoenix, Study: Fewer Divorces in Bad Economic Times, July 18, 2009: This story about the high cost of splitting up may actually be keeping couples together, cites the Academy’s economy and divorce survey’s findings.
August 2009
• Wired Magazine, Mr. Know-It-All Column; Flirtatious Texts in Court, August, 2009: Gary is quoted and the AAML mentioned in this advice column about text messages and electronic evidence.
• Poughkeepsie Journal, Money Issues are Often a Source of Conflict for Couples, August 8, 2009: Gary is quoted and AAML mentioned in this article about the most common causes of divorce.
• Orlando Sentinel, In Debt Do They Part? Recession Delays Divorce, August 17, 2009 (Also ran in the Seattle Times, St. Louis Obespo, The Chattanooga Times Free Press and Philly.com): This article, about the emerging trend of couples living together after a divorce, contains quotes from an interview with Gary about the economy’s impact on divorce and a general drop in divorce rates.
• The Tennessean, Divorce After Infidelity Declines, (Also ran on Wbir.com) August 12, 2009: This article about the recession’s impact on divorce filings mentions the Academy and cites the economy and divorce survey findings.
• TheStreet.com Plastic Surgery, Divorces Sag with Economy, August 17, 2009: The reporter uses the AAML economy and divorce survey to illustrate main points about the recession and the changing behavior of consumers.
• St. Louis Post–Dispatch, Tough Times are Keeping Unhappy Couples Together, August 23, 2009: Gary is quoted and AAML mentioned about the decrease in divorce rates related to the recession and the compromises that some couples choose to make, including remaining in the same house together.
• Knoxville News Sentinel, Parents Seek Child-Support Reduction, August 31, 2009: This article utilizes the Academy’s child support modification survey to demonstrate how rising unemployment is making it harder for many parents to make child support payments, and forcing some to request reductions from the court.
• Associated Press,
More Parents Seek Child-Support Reduction, August 27
(Article picked up by BusinessWeek.com, The Chicago Tribune, Newsday – 8-13,
AOL News – 8/28, The Kansas City Star, The Buffalo News – 9/7,
The Huffington Post, Courier Press – 8/31,
Desertnews.com – 8/27,
macon.com – 9/1,
Sun-Sentinel, Seattle PI, Denver Post – 8/27, Philly.com – 8/27,
Herald Extra (Utah), Omaha World Herald, MLive.com – 9/2,
Seattle Times, K Fox TV (Texas) The Washington Post, Columbia Tribune - 9/4,
Orlando Sentinel- 9/7,
Forbes - 8/27 ,
Omaha.com – 9/17,
San Francisco Chronicle): Distributed over the Associated Press news wire service, Gary was interviewed for and quoted in this child support modifications article which also cites the AAML survey results for both child support and alimony modification increases.
September 2009
• Money Magazine, Is the Economy Ruining Your Marriage? September 2009: Marlene was interviewed for this article concerning the economy’s impact on marriage. The AAML is mentioned and the statistics form the economy and divorce survey are included.
• Associated Press, Job Losses Threaten Child Support Payments, September 12, 2009
(Also ran in Chicago Tribune – 9/12, Buffalo News – 9/12, and The Chapel Hill News – 9/12): This child support modifications article was distributed through the AP wire service, prominently mentions the AAML and includes quotes from Gary concerning this trend.
• Boston Herald, Harsh Economic Times Could Be Best Financially for Divorce, September 20, 2009: Gary was interviewed for this article about recession and divorce and the trend in the number of the extremely wealthy beginning divorce proceedings. The article includes numerous quotes and mentions the Academy several times.
• Examiner.com, Planned TV Show about Couples Rethinking Divorce Because of Economic Downturn, September 24, 2009: This article chronicles the impact the recession is having on estranged couples and cites the Academy’s economy and divorce survey.
• Citizen of Laconia (New Hampshire), Divorce in Decline: Cutting the Knot Too Costly For Some, September 27, 2009: This article contains quotes from Gary concerning the economy and divorce rates as well as prominently mentions the Academy and its economy and divorce survey.
• ABCNews.com, Role Reversal: Ex-Wives Angry Over Paying Alimony, September 30, 2009: Marlene was interviewed about the increasing number of men receiving alimony. This article includes her quotes and mentions the AAML.
• Private Wealth Magazine, Untying The Knot, (cover story) September/October 2009: This article about divorce among the affluent was featured on the cover and includes quotes from Gary. It also mentions the AAML several times and cites the results of the recent child support and alimony modifications survey.
October 2009
• The Wall Street Journal, New Art of Alimony, (entire front page), October 31, 2009: Prominently placed in both the weekend edition and the entire front page of the Weekend Journal section, this article mentions the AAML citing a “big spike” in clients seeking to modify their alimony arrangements and includes results of the recent alimony modifications survey.
• Reuters International News Service, No Job? Less Money? Divorce is off the budget , (Also picked up by Reuters India, Reuters International Television in China and MSNBC.com, The Mercury Newspaper in South Africa, NBC Los Angeles website, Times Columnist (Victoria, British Columbia) Edmonton Journal (Alberta, Canada) October 29, 2009: Spotlighting the Academy’s recent economy and divorce survey findings, the article includes quotes from Gary Nickelson concerning couples’ decision to “wait out the recessionary storm” instead of causing themselves further economic strife.
November 2009
• Atlanta Journal Constitution, Divorces Dipping Along with Economy, November 2, 2009: Citing the results of the Academy’s latest economy and divorce survey, Gary Nickelson is quoted concerning the economy’s impact on decisions to put divorce on hold.
• Forbes.com, Surviving a Workaholic Spouse, (Also ran on ABCNews.com) November 19, 2009: Marlene is quoted concerning the effects a workaholic spouse can have on a marriage and offers advice on measures to help improve the relationship. The AAML is also mentioned.
• The Washington Times, Couples Delay Divorce, Wait out Recession, (Ran in both print and online edition), November 22, 2009: Marlene and Gary were interviewed about the recession’s impact on divorce. The article includes quotes from both Marlene and Gary and prominently mentions the results of the latest AAML economy and divorce survey.
• Marlene Eskind Moses AAML Presidential Press Release Coverage:
NashvillePost.com, Local Attorney Elected to Head National Association of Matrimonial Lawyers, November, 24 2009: Marlene’s AAML presidential announcement was covered along with a headshot.
o The Jewish Observer, Professional Notes, November 20, 2009: Marlene’s presidential announcement ran in the Professional Notes section, noting the distinction of her being the first Tennessean attorney to be named president of the Academy.
o Tennessee Bar Association Journal; News scheduled to appear in the “Peoples” section of the January issue. o The Tulanian, Marlene’s Alumni publication will be including the announcement of her presidency in the “Class Notes” sections of their winter 2010 issue.
December 2009
• CNBC.com, Why Your Prenup May Need a Postnup, December 7, 2009: Marlene was interviewed and quoted concerning the “potential holes” when renegotiating prenuptial agreements in light of the Tiger Woods scandal. The AAML is also mentioned.
• ABC Nightline News (Televised Segment and also posted online), December 9, 2009: Cheryl Lynn Hepfer was interviewed and identified as a member of the AAML and the Academy’s electronic evidence survey was also cited during the segment based upon the Tiger Woods scandal.
Pending
• Details Magazine: Marlene was interviewed for an article on the best ways to renegotiate a prenup. The article is tentatively scheduled to run in the March issue of the magazine.
• The Star-Ledger (New Jersey): Marlene and New Jersey based AAML member Madeline Marzano Lesnevich were interviewed about the ways in which the economy is continuing to impact divorce. It should appear in print by the third week of January.
• Associated Press: Arranged an interview with Jim McLaren and an AP reporter in the South Carolina bureau about the child support laws in the state. The article is now completed and the reporter expects it to run by the end of January.