Protecting Your Rights And Best Interests
In Divorce And Other Family Law Matters
Managing extracurricular activities for children can be a challenge for any parent, but when co-parenting, these challenges can multiply. Balancing children's schedules, interests and commitments between two households requires excellent communication, flexibility and...
Trust is one of the major cornerstones of a solid marriage. Anything that breaks that trust can lead to serio marital discord – or even divorce. While most people think of “infidelity” as a kind of romantic or sexual betrayal, financial infidelity is another form of...
You’re in an unhappy marriage and constantly think about leaving. So what’s holding you back? A lot of people stay in unfulfilling and even emotionally abusive marriages far longer than they should – well past the point the relationship is on life support – because...
When a marriage ends, the divorcing couple must divide the assets acquired during the union, collectively referred to as marital assets. There are several ways of going about it. First, you can use an existing prenuptial or postnuptial agreement if it’s legally valid...
When married couples decide to divorce in New York, they have to divide their property. Asset division is often one of the most challenging and emotional aspects of modern divorce, as both spouses may feel very strongly about what they believe is fair and appropriate....
Many people want to get divorced but don’t because they’re misled about the complexity of the matter. If you’re considering getting a divorce, then you may need to debunk some common misconceptions. Here’s what you should know: Myth 1: You’ll lose everything if your...
Financial preparation is crucial when facing a gray divorce, which refers to the dissolution of a marriage involving individuals over 50 -- generally after a long marriage. This life transition can be challenging emotionally and financially, but with careful planning,...
If you are headed for a divorce, there is a chance the court will direct one spouse to pay spousal maintenance. This payment is intended to mitigate the economic effects of the divorce by ensuring that the receiving party maintains a standard of living that equates to...
Divorcing parents always have numerous decisions to make regarding their children, including how to raise them. Most parents choose to co-parent, as it allows the kids to maintain a relationship with both of them, in addition to other benefits. But does it work for...
Many people don't know this, but when couples begin the divorce process in New York, they are already under orders by a family court. These automatic orders are legally binding and go into effect upon the commencement of a divorce action. Both parties must follow...
