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7 grounds for divorce in New York
There are seven legally valid reasons to have a divorce in New York. This may seem restrictive, but the fact is that nearly every situation falls under one or more of these seven categories. These reasons are called "grounds". The court would require one of these to...
What are some tips for divorcing an abusive partner?
Leaving a domestic violence situation is difficult under any circumstances, but when you start the process of a divorce, it can become scary. You put yourself in a situation that will likely upset your former partner, which can increase his or her violent actions....
What are the pros and cons of nesting?
Nesting Divorce is hard enough on children without having to move out of the only home they might ever have known. You and your ex may have even thought about leaving your children in the house and taking turns moving out on certain days based upon your custody...
What is the psychic divorce?
When you are in a divorce, it can feel like one enormous thing, but breaking it down into individual separations may help you tackle each one. Your separation is not just on a state level, it can sink down to your very self. The psychic divorce refers to the impact on...
How can I divide my 401K in a divorce?
If you and your spouse have made the decision to end your marriage, you may now be in the throes of figuring out how to split up your marital estate. From who gets the china set to who gets the dog and more, the decisions facing you at this time are many and difficult...
Divorce and physical or mental disabilities
For those who have a physical or mental disability, daily life often presents many different challenges. Whether someone has to step down from their job as a result of physical immobility or someone struggles in various ways due to mental disabilities, incapacitation...
When in-laws are blamed for a divorce
Our law firm realizes the many reasons why marriages crumble, such as a spouse's affair or domestic violence in the family. However, some marriages are unable to survive as a result of other family members, such as one spouse's parents or siblings. In fact, in-laws...
Parental alienation is harmful for children
While some former couples are able to part ways within minimal conflict involved, others find that their splits lead to long, contentious battles. If your divorce was particularly acrimonious and you and your ex share a child together, you may have legitimate concerns...
Do early warning signs exist for domestic violence?
Spouses or partners who wind up in an abusive relationship may wonder if signs existed to alert them of the likelihood of domestic violence. Could they avoid a relationship with a partner that strikes them or that engages in verbal abuse? Every relationship has its...
The difficulties of ending marriages that involve abuse
Women’s rights have come a long way. Unfortunately, many statistics show that the more independent women become, the more violent men become toward them, collectively. This also threatens the stereotype many people hold of “weak” women falling prey to abusive...
