Divorce

Some divorces are so acrimonious that they can only be resolved in court. Most can be resolved out of court through an agreement between the parties. The first thing they have to agree upon is simply the fact that both of them want to get divorced. When the parties...

Since same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States, industry experts said to expect both a marriage boom and a divorce bust. Though, for the decades since, same-sex divorce rates have stayed comparably lower than their opposite-sex counterparts. But, every...

Most residents of New York are rightfully apprehensive about going through a divorce. The outcome is uncertain, the cost can be astronomical, the process itself can be stressful, and both parties will experience a range of unpleasant emotions, ranging from intense...

When a couple unites through marriage, they often do not think about the relationship ever ending. Unfortunately, not all marriages last. It can be a difficult matter to navigate, and while one or both members of the couple want to divorce, it is not always clear if...

Couples now enter marriages with more assets which also grow and become more entangled over time. While prenuptial agreements that couples enter before marriage are widely known, spouses can also enter other agreements after marriage to protect their interests if...

While some couples in New York executed a prenuptial agreement prior to marrying, not every couple had the chance or desire to do so. Does that mean they cannot execute any type of marital agreement regarding their property and assets after they marry or if they are...

When you go through a divorce, you’ll likely have many questions to which you need answers. Issues such as custody, support and property division may be things you’ve never had to deal with before and they can be confusing. One issue which doesn’t get as much...

When a marriage ends, many people assume that there must be a reason for it. Throughout history, many New York couples have filed for fault-based divorces, where they list one or more of the following as the grounds for their divorce: Cruel and inhumane treatment...

Sadly, “happily ever after” is not the reality for some marriages in New York. Divorce causes a bevy of emotions for both spouses that they may not be ready to deal with. Still, it is good to understand the six emotional stages of divorce, so you can keep these...

Many Long Island residents realize that, even if their marriage or long-term relationship is coming to an end, it might be better for everyone to try to work things out without a contentious court hearing. For example, it is commonly talked about how children fare...