When New York residents are involved in child custody disputes, sometimes tensions may run high; still, these tensions rarely result in the children involved going missing. However, that is precisely what happened to two out-of-state teens. Two girls who had been...
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Things to consider when deciding child custody
The first step in assessing child custody is beginning to understand the options available. There are several different kinds of child custody arrangements for New York residents. One option is joint legal custody, in which both parents are able to make decisions that...
What can New York residents learn from celebrity divorce?
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 process involves many important steps in New York
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...
Reasons more are getting prenuptial agreements before marriage
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...
Experts weigh in on things to consider before filing for divorce
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...
The effects of Ashley Madison breach on divorce
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...
Prenuptial agreements getting longer — and more unusual
Many New York residents who fall in love and begin a long-term relationship usually expect that the relationship will last a lifetime. However, the legally binding contracts associated with long-term relationships, such as prenuptial agreements, are supposedly getting...
When married couples move states, divorce, headaches result
The state an individual resides in determines many different aspects of life. For instance, most New York residents know that these aspects include how they are penalized for crimes and how much an individual is taxed. However, depending on the state in which a...
Domestic abuse victim slapped, wrestled to floor after argument
The relationships in individuals' lives are often one of the primary aspects of life that give them a sense of meaning and purpose. However, when domestic abuse occurs, a relationship often deteriorates rapidly with far-reaching effects. Unfortunately, domestic abuse...

