As readers of this blog know, we focus on divorce issues. This includes child custody issues. Indeed, in a recent blog post, we discussed how to juggle child custody during the holiday season. In this post, we will focus on how New York parents can make their...
Divorce
What should I know about divorce due to irretrievable breakdown?
Divorce has become so common in Long Island that people may not be fully aware of the nuance and complexities. Under New York law, there are seven grounds for divorce. The simplest way to end a marriage is to say that it is irretrievably broken. This eliminates the...
Will domestic violence continue through divorce?
There is this commonly held myth, perpetrated by popular media, that once you leave an abusive relationship, everything is okay. However, that is not always the case. Abuse victims leave to save their lives, but the abusers can find ways to continue their abuse, even...
Is divorce the same for everyone?
No two divorces ever look exactly the same. But, is there a difference between the experiences of gay divorcees and heterosexual divorcees? Marriage equality vs. divorce equality Since about 2015, marriage equality has been the law because it was recognized as a...
Is temporary maintenance appropriate in your divorce?
It’s easy to be confused about the divorce process. Important issues must be dealt with but it’s not always clear what the rules are. Spousal support is one of the areas that can be complicated and you may not be at all familiar with the concept of temporary...
Using a real property appraiser in a New York divorce
Each New York divorce is different, but one feature is shared by all of them: the division of marital assets. This issue can prolong a divorce and can be a source of lasting anger between the parties. For most couples, the family home is the couple’s largest asset....
What happens to marital debt after a divorce?
Debt is a staple in many Suffolk County area homes. We take on debt in the forms of a home mortgage, car payments, medical care, credit cards, etc. So, when you and your spouse decide to get a divorce, what happens to this debt? Marital property vs. separate property...
The advantages of an uncontested 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...
Are the reports of increased rates of same-sex divorce true?
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...
The advantages of mediation in a New York divorce
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...
