If you and your former spouse plan to divorce, there are various ways to proceed. Sometimes, the best option is going to court and fleshing out details before the judge. Other times, alternative dispute resolution procedures are more beneficial, such as collaborative...
Divorce
The collaborative divorce process begins with commitment
A divorce is an emotional roller coaster. After all, it is the end of what once was a union between two people who loved each other enough to make their love official. However, divorce is necessary when the relationship is no longer healthy for either party. It does...
The criteria for a no-fault divorce in New York
Regardless of whether one spouse was to blame for the end of a marriage, the burden will fall on the spouse filing for divorce to prove fault based on acceptable legal grounds. Proving fault can not only be expensive and time-consuming but also emotionally taxing,...
What can you expect during a divorce trial?
With the advent of the no-fault rule, New York became the last state to allow divorcing couples to end their marriage predicated on no specific reason except for incompatibility. This approach only means that you do not have to prove anything but that your marriage is...
Six ways to ease the stress of your divorce
There’s little doubt that divorce is one of the most stressful events that you can face in your life. After all, losing your marriage can be like losing a close family member and part of your identity. Although those feelings are understandable, you’re more than your...
A summary of the seven legal grounds for divorce in New York
If you have decided to get a divorce in the state of New York, you will need to meet residency requirements and establish a legal reason for the divorce. Under New York law, there are seven possible legal reasons for divorce. You may cite to any of the following...
Understanding mediation in a New York divorce
All divorces in New York are different except for one inescapable fact: the process is no fun. Most divorces are filled with anger, recrimination, a wish to hurt or damage the other spouse, worries about child custody and support, and many other issues that are...
Comparing no-fault and fault-based divorce in New York
Until 2010, the only way to obtain a divorce in New York was to prove that your spouse was at fault for the breakdown in the marriage. Common evidence of fault was adultery, physical abuse or spousal abandonment. As may be imagined, proving fault could be a time and...
Modifying a child support order in New York
Many residents of Long Island who have experienced the turmoil of a divorce look on the judge’s signature on the final order as the last step in a long and exhausting journey. Of course, life is inherently uncertain, and a change in circumstances of one or both...
What is an equitable division of property in divorce?
Couples in New York often acquire various property and assets during the marriage. There are a number of factors that contribute to the amount that the couple has together during the marriage, but generally, the longer the marriage, the more assets they will have...
