The state an individual resides in determines many different aspects of life. For instance, most New York residents know that these aspects include how they are penalized for crimes and how much an individual is taxed. However, depending on the state in which a...
Year: 2015
Domestic abuse victim slapped, wrestled to floor after argument
The relationships in individuals' lives are often one of the primary aspects of life that give them a sense of meaning and purpose. However, when domestic abuse occurs, a relationship often deteriorates rapidly with far-reaching effects. Unfortunately, domestic abuse...
Recent celebrity divorce offers lessons on prenuptial agreements
As many New York residents are aware, Hollywood couple Ben Affleck, 42, and Jennifer Garner, 43, recently decided to call it quits. The divorce filing was initiated exactly 10 years and one day after the couple's wedding, which, according to some, is no coincidence....
Shared parenting child custody favored in many post-divorces
There is a movement these days that calls for shared parenting. This allows fathers equal rights when it comes to their children in the wake of a divorce or separation. Usually, when parents either separate or divorce, most courts award the mother full...
Man faces prison sentence due to domestic abuse
Almost all New York residents know that, out of all the experiences in life, relationships can be some of the most long-lasting and life-changing. When the relationship is healthy, it can change a person's life for the better. However, sometimes things fall apart....
New York engaged couples and prenuptial agreements: What’s best?
In today's day and age in New York, things can happen very quickly. In relationships and marriage, two people can fall in love overnight and may wish to get married with little thought to one another's finances or their future. Although no one likes to consider it at...
New proposed laws in New York could affect child custody decision
When it comes to spouses getting a divorce when there are children involved, which parent gets custody of the children as well as how much child support is disbursed are two of the most important aspects to most parents and are often a contentious issue. New proposed...
Things New York seniors need know about divorce
The divorce rate of those in their senior years doubled between the years 1990 and 2010, according to a recent study. Although remarriages often result in higher divorce rates, second or third marriages weren't the only culprits. The study found that close to 50...
How divorce can impact your retirement
New York couples facing divorce are worried about settling immediate concerns, such as child custody and living arrangements. In the midst of the complex process of ending a marriage, it is easy to lose sight of matters that will be important in the future,...
Job changes can trigger a New York divorce
According to the chief psychologist at New York City's Beth Israel Medical Center, going through a significant change in one's employment can be a causal factor in deciding to move toward divorce. While each couple is unique and will have a blend of stressors, it...