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Until 2010, the only way to obtain a divorce in New York was to prove that your spouse was at fault for the breakdown in the marriage. Common evidence of fault was adultery, physical abuse or spousal abandonment. As may be imagined, proving fault could be a time and...
Many residents of Long Island who have experienced the turmoil of a divorce look on the judge’s signature on the final order as the last step in a long and exhausting journey. Of course, life is inherently uncertain, and a change in circumstances of one or both...
Unfortunately, many Long Island marriages end in divorce, at which time a prenuptial agreement may become a heavy burden for one of the spouses. The burdened spouse is almost certain to ask if the prenuptial agreement can be declared invalid. The answer in New York...
Divorcing spouses rarely agree on everything, even if they can get along with each other. One of the things they may disagree on is how to best raise their children. If the couple is unable to come to a child custody agreement on their own, they will have to turn to...
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...
Divorce is sometimes the best option for New York couples who recognize their marriage is no longer working. Couples who share children may also see divorce as the best way to remove their children from marital conflict. Even if you know it is the right choice, you...
Any New York parent can attest that parenthood comes with important and difficult decisions. This is especially evident during a divorce. While no parent seeks to spend less time with their child, the reality is that it is challenging to split time in a way that...
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...
Not unlike the marriages that preceded them, divorces in which parents attempt to co-parent will not have a one-sized-fits-all template. Some divorced parents choose to limit their interactions with each other. An alternative known as co-parenting encourages parents...
If you have a child, you know that a big part of your job as a parent is making decisions about how to raise your child. Some decisions have to do with day-to-day matters, such as whether your child should wear a coat today or what to serve for dinner tonight. Other...
