How Is a Contested Divorce Handled in New York?
- posted: Mar. 13, 2019
- Divorce, Family Law
How Is a Contested Divorce Handled in New York? There is no disputing the emotional and contentious nature of divorce. Sometimes, the feelings and disagreements involved make it impossible for spouses Read More
How to Address the Division of Marital Property in a New York Divorce
- posted: Feb. 06, 2019
- Divorce
How to Address the Division of Marital Property in a New York Divorce When a couple begins the divorce process, one primary concern is what happens to all of the assets Read More
Penalties for Failure to Pay Child Support in NYC
- posted: Jan. 17, 2019
- Divorce, Family Law
Penalties for Failure to Pay Child Support in NYC When a parent who owes a child support obligation fails to pay as scheduled on a regular basis, the court can force Read More
How Does Divorce Mediation Work in New York?
- posted: Jan. 03, 2019
- Divorce
How Does Divorce Mediation Work in New York? When a couple begins the divorce process, there is usually a great deal of emotion involved, especially if one spouse wants the divorce Read More
Factors in New York Child Custody Determinations
- posted: Apr. 19, 2016
- Divorce
Factors in New York Child Custody Determinations New York courts determine child custody according to what they consider to be in the best interests of the child. There is no automatic Read More
Documents You Need to Gather for a New York Divorce
- posted: Mar. 20, 2016
- Divorce
Documents You Need to Gather for a New York Divorce New York requires divorcing parties to file numerous forms with the Supreme Court in the county of residence. A qualified divorce Read More
When to Hire a Divorce Lawyer
- posted: Feb. 29, 2016
- Divorce
When to Hire a Divorce Lawyer New York’s complex laws make it very difficult for couples who try to tackle divorce without the help of lawyers. Relying on advice from friends Read More
The First Steps in Obtaining a New York Divorce
- posted: Feb. 19, 2016
- Divorce
The First Steps in Obtaining a New York Divorce In 2010, New York became the final state to introduce no-fault divorce. To obtain this type of divorce, one of the spouses Read More
Child Support in New York: Know Your Rights
- posted: Nov. 27, 2015
- Divorce
Child Support in New York: Know Your Rights New York’s child support laws are an essential tool to protect children and their parents. When parents aren’t living together, the state often Read More
Understanding New York’s Updated Alimony Law
- posted: Nov. 12, 2015
- Divorce
Understanding New York’s Updated Alimony Law Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed a bill into law that changes the way the state’s courts calculate alimony payments. The bill institutes guidelines for temporary Read More
How Does New York No-Fault Divorce Law Relate to Contested Divorce?
- posted: Sep. 09, 2014
- Divorce, Family Law
How Does New York No-Fault Divorce Law Relate to Contested Divorce? In a contested divorce, couples have one or more disagreements about how to deal with child custody, child support, spousal Read More
Under What Types of Circumstances Do New York Courts Not Uphold a Prenup?
- posted: Aug. 28, 2014
- Divorce, Family Law
Under What Types of Circumstances Do New York Courts Not Uphold a Prenup? When creating a prenuptial agreement with your prospective spouse, it is wise to consult a Brooklyn prenuptial agreement Read More
How Does a Legal Separation Work in New York?
- posted: Feb. 24, 2014
- Divorce, Family Law, Legal Separation
How Does a Legal Separation Work in New York? Depending on your marital circumstances, you may want to consider a legal separation instead of a divorce, or using a legal separation Read More
