Divorce

When a divorce petition is filed with a New York court, the petitioner -- typically via his or her attorney -- ensures that it is served. Legally, this means that the divorce petition has been delivered to the other spouse. The spouse who has been served this is known...

Many individuals in New York who have been married before may now be considering getting remarried. If so, they are not alone. In 2013, around four in 10 of all marriages included one partner who had previously been married, while two in 10 were between individuals...

When a New York resident's marriage is failing, there are likely many things running through his or her mind. If neither party can make it work, either one or both parties may decide to either become separated or divorced. What's the difference between the two? In a...

Many New York individuals only have second-hand experience with divorce. However, no amount of second-hand experience can ever prepare someone for what a divorce truly entails. Several aspects have to be considered when dissolving a marriage, including...

Income, as well as child custody arrangements, are both considered significant factors when the amount of child support awarded is determined as well as the resultant tax obligations for income tax. Since income, custody and child support are all closely connected,...

Couples nationwide, including in New York, can learn a lot from celebrities and their divorces. When the tabloids are full of reports of bitter divorce litigation, along with the personal details of celebrities, most people recognize that is not the way they...

Divorce in New York can naturally be a challenging and costly process both financially and emotionally. Making a mistake during a divorce proceeding may make matters even worse, potentially having long-term consequences. A few tips may help people to navigate the...

As many New York residents know, prenuptial agreements are no longer sole territory for the rich and famous. In fact, more individuals -- including Millennials -- are deciding to get them. However, for those individuals who are still on the fence, there are a few...

When individuals determine that they wish to end their marriage, this heavy decision often occurs after much discussion and soul searching. Sometimes, the decision to file for divorce arises after months or years that the couple spent attempting to salvage the...

As many New York residents know, a large online dating service called Ashley Madison was recently hacked. The service helps pair individuals looking to have an extramarital affair, but as the identities of millions of users were recently made public, this has affected...