Many New York readers may have heard about the teenager from another state who has been the subject of several stories and the medical facility that accused her family of medical abuse. While the state still has legal custody of her, a recent decision has been made to...
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High divorce rate may drive more couples to get prenups
Love often leads to wedding bells in New York, but now there's a new trend. People who are falling in love aren't in such a rush to walk down the aisle these days -- not without first putting together a prenuptial agreement. Although people who are eager to get...
Emotional decisions in divorce may endanger financial stability
No matter how amicable a divorce is, it remains an unpleasant experience for many. Most New York residents would probably want to get it over and done with, in order to move forward and build a new future. However, divorce is one thing that should not be rushed. Being...
Ankle monitors help police track domestic violence offenders
Many domestic abusers will repeat their terrible actions, if left unchecked. This forces authorities to find ways to help protect victims from their abusive spouse, relative or other household member. Orders of protection help, because they deter some offenders from...
Research center reports rise in number of stay-at-home parents
When couples become parents, it is certainly not uncommon for one parent to decide to stay home with the children. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, 29 percent of mothers in the U.S. are stay-at-home moms and 6 percent of fathers are stay-at-home dads. In...
When running a business together, spouses should always think ahead
It may seem hard to believe, but figures show that the national average divorce rate for first marriages currently sits at a whopping 52 percent, while the national average divorce rate for subsequent marriages sits at an astounding 70-plus percent. As a married...
Statistics shows divorces are on the rise in New York
The New York State Department of Health recently released preliminary figures on the number of divorces and dissolutions of marriage by annulment here in the Empire State in 2012, the most recent year for which such data is available. While the numbers are certainly...
As gender roles change, so have attitudes about alimony
When a person makes the difficult decision to seek a divorce, they may think that the hardest part is over and that they won't be called upon to make these kinds of trying decisions for the remainder of the process. While it would be nice if this were the case, the...
Experts: ‘Divorce Month’ is officially here
Most people associate the month of January with new beginnings, meaning a renewed resolve to both fix lifestyle problems and try new things. For the most part, these new beginnings center on things like work, school, physical conditioning, hobbies and, of course,...
How one state is looking to amplify already stringent divorce laws
The vast majority of people understand and appreciate that the decision to seek a divorce is not something to be taken lightly. That's because they know that while a divorce may enable them to start down a new path in life, it could result in major changes in their...

