Protecting Your Rights And Best Interests
In Divorce And Other Family Law Matters
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) does more than outline how you will divide assets in the event of a divorce. You can use this legally binding document to protect yourself from unnecessary debt and clarify financial responsibilities during the marriage. However, you...
Counseling during divorce can seem counteractive – why would you seek help regarding a relationship that has ended? Divorce counseling can be beneficial for divorcing couples. You and your spouse can attend joint sessions, or you can do this alone. Here is why it's...
Unless a divorcing couple can negotiate their own alimony (spousal maintenance) agreement with the help of their legal teams, a judge will determine the amount, terms and duration. These are based on a number of factors. Under New York law, this includes how long the...
It is quite common for divorcing parents in New York to disagree about how to address custody matters. In some cases, they may go to mediation to try to resolve their disagreements. Other times, they might rely on a New York family court judge to settle their custody...
Gaslighting is a phrase that’s used in numerous contexts. In a nutshell, it means manipulating someone to question their own perception of reality. This is something that can happen between married couples, and it can often tread the line into becoming emotional...
In New York, custody cases are decided based on the "best interest of the child." This standard is crucial for prioritizing the child's welfare and happiness during custody disputes. Understanding this can help parents navigate the complex legal process and work...
A default divorce can be used by the court, essentially ruling that the divorce is being granted even though only one person is present in court. As a general rule, the court will then “default” to that person’s preferences. There won’t be a debate over how to divide...
The two main categories for assets during a divorce are marital property and separate property. If something is separate property, it belongs to one person or the other individually. If something is marital property, it is owned by both of them and needs to be split...
As a whole, divorce rates have declined in recent years. However, there is one exception- gray divorces. Gray divorce involves couples over the age of 50. There are several reasons why gray divorce is bucking current trends, and these are discussed in more detail...
Preparing for divorce means focusing on a variety of different details while trying to prioritize certain personal goals. In theory, divorce should be a largely reasonable and fair process. The law seeks to prevent scenarios in which one spouse can cause major...
