For a very long time, it seemed as though the courts favored the mother in child custody cases. That turned around years ago and it is more and more common that fathers are being awarded custody of their children. The court’s decision is justifiable in favor of the...
The much talked about incoming divorce tsunami has failed to hit our shores. Indeed, the divorce rate is at one of lowest levels we have seen in decades. Indeed, out of 1,000 marriages, only about 15 are ending in divorce, according to the Institute for Family...
When it comes to dividing assets in divorce in New York, pets are considered property, just like any other property. However, over the years, the question of pet custody has come up many times and that issue has been incorporated into one of the important areas in...
Property division is a key area of disagreement in a New York divorce. Many might not be completely aware of the laws and terminology that is used as a case moves forward. Equitable distribution is the law in the state, but many people can misinterpret that to mean...
Surrogacy has long been a viable option for heterosexual couples who have health conditions or an inability to conceive, but social perceptions and acceptance of what defines a family have more slowly evolved for members of the LGBT community. Although the process of...
Sorting out all the property that must be divided between a divorcing couple can be challenging. It can be especially challenging when the divorcing couple owns a business together that must be divided. For that reason, divorcing couples who are also business owners...
In New York, there are many people who have significant assets and are moving forward with a divorce. This is often viewed as the foundation for dispute with a long-term back and forth as both sides battle over various properties. This can include a business, real...
Fathers have certain rights and obligations. They have the opportunity to claim custody and visitation rights, enroll their children onto their health insurance and leave them an inheritance. On the flip side, they generally have an obligation to support their...
For those in higher income brackets, the cost of divorce may be a driver to keep a marriage together. This is not to say they cannot afford it, but there is a fear that a divorce will substantially lower one’s cost of living. Is cost a valid fear? Unless a married...
When your divorce was finalized, you may have assumed that the child custody and visitation order in place would last until the child turned 18. However, life is always changing, and at some point, before your child’s 18th birthday, you may find that your original...