New York is such a diverse state that people from all walks of life might face marital problems that lead to a divorce. It can be a couple with significant income and assets or those who are workaday and have lesser means. Although these disparities are inevitable,...
Year: 2020
Can a court order parents to share joint custody?
It isn't easy for courts to decide issues of child custody. They must balance the interests of both parents, but first and foremost comes their determination of the child's best interests. New York law recognizes that in most cases it's in a child's best interests to...
Establishing paternity in New York
In New York, unmarried parents typically have the same rights and responsibilities as married parents. However, unmarried parents who decide to split up may face certain issues that married couples generally do not face, particularly with regards to paternity....
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...