There is a perception that every divorce in New York and across the United States involves couples who are disagreeing about every issue in their case and cannot find any area of common ground. While that might be true in the more prominent cases that are reported on...
Divorce
Kids need attention in a divorce or separation
Ending a marriage or relationship can impact many people in addition to the couple. But children may face additional difficulties. According to a recent study published in the Jan. 12 edition of Child Development, children who watch their parents argue during a...
The five emotional stages of divorce
When a Long Island area couple gets married, they assume it will be forever. Unfortunately, life happens, and many marriages do not last forever. Those who are going through a divorce know it is both emotionally and financially traumatic. But it may be surprising...
Irretrievable breakdown and other grounds for divorce in New York
New York is such a diverse state that people from all walks of life might face marital problems that lead to a divorce. It can be a couple with significant income and assets or those who are workaday and have lesser means. Although these disparities are inevitable,...
What is a contested divorce versus an uncontested divorce?
Many people in New York have stories to tell of friends or loved ones going through a messy divorce. They may even find themselves facing a divorce that is heated and acrimonious. However, what if a couple is generally in agreement on how they want their marriage to...
Take care of yourself during and after a divorce
Divorce can take an emotional toll. For some, moving past marriage dissolution is the hardest thing they've ever done. For those contemplating divorce, this fact can cause them to stay in failed marriages for far too long, simply out of fear for what the future may...
Careless posting on social media can compromise a divorce
When spouses process the emotions of their divorce, they often reach out to friends and family for support. Loved ones can provide encouragement through challenging times or a sympathetic ear for blowing off steam. With social media, people can build these support...
Starting a new job because of divorce issues
When it comes to divorce, there are a number of factors to take into consideration if you are currently working or plan to start a job in the near future. For example, employment and other sources of income affect those required to pay child support or alimony and...
Estate planning updates during a divorce
When a married couple decides to get separated or divorced, each spouse must rethink virtually every aspect of their lives. From where a person will live after a divorce to when they will spend time with their kids and more, change becomes the norm for a while. One...
Understanding future debt liability after divorce
If you and your spouse have called it quits on your marriage, you now need to begin preparing yourself to move forward and establish your new life as a single person once again. Understanding your financial situation after your divorce completes is important in...

