Property division is one of the most complicated aspects of a New York divorce. New York, like many states, uses an equitable distribution model for property division. An equitable division of property does not necessarily mean that property is divided equally or...
Most people in New York who are going through a divorce have a couple of primary goals in mind: protect personal finances and protect parent-child relationships. If you don’t have children, the case will obviously focus more on the protection of your financial...
Family law cases involving property division, alimony and child custody are often rife with conflicting opinions and sometimes a judgment just does not go the way you want it to. This is both disappointing and frustrating. If you think the court made a mistake when...
Finding out that your marriage is coming to an end can feel like a punch to the gut. And unfortunately, the feeling usually doesn’t go away quickly. This is understandable given that you and your spouse have spent a significant amount of time building your life...
Now that you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have decided to divorce, there are a million decisions to make. Many will revolve around your children. Child custody and parenting time are huge considerations, and a big part of that is figuring out ways to make one family...
Divorce is a wrenching, complex unraveling for any couple. But if one of the parents is a foreign national, a whole new dimension of questions and dilemmas is introduced. In the child’s best interest Yet, in New York state, regarding child custody issues, the goal...
Choosing to mediate your divorce is a good idea, especially if your divorce involves complex property division. Many divorcing New York couples are using mediation as an alternative to traditional litigation, in the hopes that they will save time and money. While...
Sometimes you want to live apart from your spouse, but you do not necessarily want to end your marriage. Other times you and your spouse know divorce is right for you. Legal separation and divorce, however, are not the same thing. Legal separation versus divorce If...
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is certainly true when it comes to sharing child custody after your divorce. A comprehensive, detailed custody order provides for virtually every contingency. Both you and your ex will have a clear picture...
Winter break is almost here for many New York children, much to their delight. Many parents like to travel out of state to visit family or take a vacation while their child has time off from school. But if a parent is divorced, taking their child out of state even for...