Many individuals believe that child support can only cover a child's bare necessities, such as food and clothing. However, this is not so -- it also covers other areas pertaining to the child as well. Child support is intended to cover many different types of expenses...
Year: 2015
Children involved in child custody fight returned to father
Two kids were recently escorted from an American Indian reservation located out of state by U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs officers. The grandmother of the children had brought them to the reservation during a dispute concerning which parent should have child custody....
Teen subjects of child custody battle located two years later
When New York residents are involved in child custody disputes, sometimes tensions may run high; still, these tensions rarely result in the children involved going missing. However, that is precisely what happened to two out-of-state teens. Two girls who had been...
Things to consider when deciding child custody
The first step in assessing child custody is beginning to understand the options available. There are several different kinds of child custody arrangements for New York residents. One option is joint legal custody, in which both parents are able to make decisions that...
What can New York residents learn from celebrity divorce?
Couples nationwide, including in New York, can learn a lot from celebrities and their divorces. When the tabloids are full of reports of bitter divorce litigation, along with the personal details of celebrities, most people recognize that is not the way they...
Divorce process involves many important steps in New York
Divorce in New York can naturally be a challenging and costly process both financially and emotionally. Making a mistake during a divorce proceeding may make matters even worse, potentially having long-term consequences. A few tips may help people to navigate the...
Reasons more are getting prenuptial agreements before marriage
As many New York residents know, prenuptial agreements are no longer sole territory for the rich and famous. In fact, more individuals -- including Millennials -- are deciding to get them. However, for those individuals who are still on the fence, there are a few...
Experts weigh in on things to consider before filing for divorce
When individuals determine that they wish to end their marriage, this heavy decision often occurs after much discussion and soul searching. Sometimes, the decision to file for divorce arises after months or years that the couple spent attempting to salvage the...
The effects of Ashley Madison breach on divorce
As many New York residents know, a large online dating service called Ashley Madison was recently hacked. The service helps pair individuals looking to have an extramarital affair, but as the identities of millions of users were recently made public, this has affected...
Prenuptial agreements getting longer — and more unusual
Many New York residents who fall in love and begin a long-term relationship usually expect that the relationship will last a lifetime. However, the legally binding contracts associated with long-term relationships, such as prenuptial agreements, are supposedly getting...