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...

A divorce may never reach the courtroom. When both parties have exhausted or rejected all other means of reconciliation, the legal process could put them before a judge. The steps required to initiate a divorce follow a procedure specific to each state. A general...

Ending a marriage or relationship should not end family get togethers for events such as graduations, birthdays, funerals and weddings. These events, however, should not be treated as a high school reunion where you plan to show your former rivals how successful and...

Divorce marks both an end and a beginning. Over time, the longing for companionship can draw people together. Although new, these relationships blend aspects of the past with hopes for the future. Children comprise the most prominent part the new family. As with any...

There are many underlying causes for most divorces. One of the most common is financial trouble. Another factor that can play a role is the career of one or both of the spouses. The data One study ranked some of the careers in which younger people were more likely to...

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...

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...