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What is a contested divorce versus an uncontested divorce?
Many people in New York have stories to tell of friends or loved ones going through a messy divorce. They may even find themselves facing a divorce that is heated and acrimonious. However, what if a couple is generally in agreement on how they want their marriage to...
Child custody: physical vs. legal
Addressing child custody may seem like an easy endeavor, but it can actually be quite complicated. Emotions are often intensified during custody disputes can give rise to difficult arguments which could potentially cause the subject child's interests to get lost in...
Take care of yourself during and after a divorce
Divorce can take an emotional toll. For some, moving past marriage dissolution is the hardest thing they've ever done. For those contemplating divorce, this fact can cause them to stay in failed marriages for far too long, simply out of fear for what the future may...
Careless posting on social media can compromise a divorce
When spouses process the emotions of their divorce, they often reach out to friends and family for support. Loved ones can provide encouragement through challenging times or a sympathetic ear for blowing off steam. With social media, people can build these support...
Starting a new job because of divorce issues
When it comes to divorce, there are a number of factors to take into consideration if you are currently working or plan to start a job in the near future. For example, employment and other sources of income affect those required to pay child support or alimony and...
Estate planning updates during a divorce
When a married couple decides to get separated or divorced, each spouse must rethink virtually every aspect of their lives. From where a person will live after a divorce to when they will spend time with their kids and more, change becomes the norm for a while. One...
Understanding future debt liability after divorce
If you and your spouse have called it quits on your marriage, you now need to begin preparing yourself to move forward and establish your new life as a single person once again. Understanding your financial situation after your divorce completes is important in...
Relocating with your kids following your divorce
Divorce is difficult, even in those scenarios where the end of your marriage brings you some degree of relief. But your life will go on and bring you new opportunities. Oftentimes those opportunities will not only impact you, but also your children (and even...
Insights on child custody in the New York court system
Divorce and child custody cases in New York tend to involve unique situations that call for tailored solutions within the legal framework. In cases of unmarried parents, the dynamics may include additional challenges. A look at some aspects of the New York courts...
7 grounds for divorce in New York
There are seven legally valid reasons to have a divorce in New York. This may seem restrictive, but the fact is that nearly every situation falls under one or more of these seven categories. These reasons are called "grounds". The court would require one of these to...
