Divorce

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...