The dissolution of a marriage in New York can understandably be hard for two adults to process emotionally. Thus, it may come as no surprise that children may have an even harder time navigating the emotional aspect of divorce. However, parents can try to minimize the...
Year: 2017
Financial preparation for future an important focus in divorce
Dissolving a marriage in New York can be hassle at any age and no matter how long a marriage lasted. However, it can be particularly unsettling for those nearing retirement. A few tips might help those going through divorce to prepare for the future financially as...
What not to do during a divorce proceeding
Walking down the aisle in New York is typically easier than walking away from a spouse due to differences that cannot be reconciled. Unfortunately, sometimes divorce cannot be avoided. A few tips may help with avoiding divorce-related mistakes that can cause major...
Fathers often lose child custody battles
The dissolution of a marriage in New York is a painful ordeal for two spouses, but it can become especially complicated when they have children and both parents desire full custody of the children. Unfortunately, fathers typically lose their child custody battles....
Child custody decisions can be complicated
From trying to figure out who will keep the family home to who will have to pay spousal support, or if anyone will need to at all, divorce can be a stressful and complicated process in New York. However, a major source of acrimony during a marital split-up has to do...
Collaborative divorce has its advantages
The process of getting divorced in New York can understandably cause anxious feelings and even ill will. However, divorce does not always have to be an entirely negative experience. Thanks to collaborative divorce, a married couple can navigate a marital split-up...
Tightly intertwined finances can make divorce challenging
Getting divorced is oftentimes a challenging process due to the emotional toll it can take on a person. In addition, a few financial mistakes during a divorce proceeding can cause a newly divorced spouse to be in much worse shape than anticipated. The more tightly two...
Annulment is not the same as divorce
One question couples in New York face when they are thinking about ending their marriage is whether to get an annulment or to actually get divorced. Choosing one or the other is relatively simple, involving placing a checkmark beside either one on a petition. However,...
The family home may not be worth keeping after divorce
One of the most painful parts of dissolving a marriage is determining how to handle the family home. After all, the marital home usually sparks many positive memories for a couple. A few tips may help with addressing both of these areas during a divorce proceeding in...
Millennials more likely to have prenuptial agreements today
An increasing number of millennials in New York are putting off marriage until they get older -- the opposite of what previous generations did. As a result of this, millennials usually have more property, businesses or careers by the time they are ready to get...