Going through a divorce is a difficult experience for everyone involved. It’s crucial for parents to ensure they have everything set for the children, so everyone knows what to expect. One of the biggest mistakes parents make during this time is setting unrealistic...
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Tips for using social media during your New York divorce
Websites like Facebook and Instagram allow you to stay in touch with the people you care about no matter the distance between you. Social media is usually harmless and enjoyable, but it might affect your divorce if you aren’t careful. When you share images and posts...
Do tough economic times lead to more divorces?
The stability of your marriage may have nothing to do with the price of bread, gasoline or school supplies. However, there are a lot of researchers out there studying the effect of inflation and other negative economic factors like unemployment on divorce rates. Even...
What you should know before taking your child on a holiday trip
If you’re separated but haven’t begun the divorce process, you and your co-parent may not have discussed in detail how far each of you can travel with your kids. That’s something you’ll need to codify as part of your custody agreement and parenting plan. What kind of...
Can you secure a fair portion of your home’s equity in a divorce?
Many people have heard exaggerated or outright inaccurate stories about what happens in divorce. Some people will claim that their ex forced them out of the home and then deprived them of their assets. However, the New York approach to divorce does not typically allow...
Celebrating Halloween across two homes
When you and your spouse were working out your custody agreement, you may not have included Halloween among the holidays for which to work out a plan. Maybe you haven’t yet begun the divorce process but are parenting in different homes. As Halloween fast approaches,...
How to keep your divorce from affecting your job
If you’re going to be divorcing soon, you’re likely hoping that the process doesn’t interfere with your job. You may also be considering how much – if anything – to tell those you work with. The latter question likely depends on how much of your personal life you...
Has your co-parent violated your custody order?
Your divorce was trying for everyone involved – but you got there in the end. The court settled on a custody order that they deemed to be in the best interests of the child, and it was signed off on. It’s rare for either party to get absolutely everything they want...
Help your child have the right outlook despite your divorce
Children who are having to deal with their parents divorcing might start to have a negative attitude. This is likely not because they want to be negative but because they’re dealing with very complex situations. It’s up to the parents to get everything set up for the...
Can your spouse ignore or avoid service with divorce papers?
People considering a divorce may spend weeks if not months making preparations on their own and with an attorney before they finally file paperwork. Those who anticipate a strongly negative reaction from their spouse are likely to delay as long as possible. Once they...