An important part of the divorce process involves the division of marital assets. Whether the separation is between high-value individuals or involves inheritance, business or other expensive assets, without complete transparency, not all is fair in divorce court. It...
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It’s time to hash out a custody schedule for holidays
Every year, parents deal with struggles related to the holidays. Whether it’s because of school breaks, like spring or summer vacation, or holiday weekends (like Memorial Day weekend), it’s important to talk about how you want to share custody at those times. It’s a...
Will the court divide property equally?
A common question couples may have before initiating a divorce is how the court divides property. Aside from child custody and visitation issues, the division of property may lead to heated debate. New York is a state that does not divide marital holdings equally. It...
Is nesting an option for your post-divorce family?
Divorce has the potential to affect children negatively. After learning about the end of your marriage, your children may experience anger, sadness, depression or even ambivalence. To help children cope with divorce, some parents choose nesting. Sometimes called bird...
Divorcing women may be unaware of upcoming financial hurdles
The findings of a study consisting of women in various stages of divorce showed that many were unprepared for upcoming financial “surprises.” The women cited a variety of potentially problematic financial issues as a result of divorce, and, among all age groups, there...
What help is available to a dependent spouse during a divorce?
Many households find that it is more cost-effective to have one spouse stay home to take care of the house and children than it is to pay for childcare and to hire professionals for things like cleaning and cooking. Staying at home can have a lot of benefits, from...
How do the New York family courts set child support amounts?
When it comes to divorce for parents with minor children, few things are more contentious than the amount of support that the New York courts order one parent to pay the other on behalf of the kids. Child support often falls woefully short of covering the expenses...
Mediation for Custody Disputes: Help Your Clients Avoid the “Litigation Wringer”
As every parent knows, it is impossible to work together without trust. Custody litigation, by its nature, serves to eliminate it. Mediation, whenever possible, is an easier and less expensive process than litigation for your family law clients. It helps them decide...
Just the Facts: Respect
In this “Just the Facts” series, I’ve already covered Child Support, Custody Cases, and When Mediation Doesn’t Work. I’m now sharing the most powerful lesson — and also the simplest — for the final installment of this series: Follow the Golden Rule. Treat others how...
Just the Facts: When Mediation Doesn’t Work
By now you’ve probably figured out that mediating your divorce makes sense in most cases — and you may be wondering about what types of cases are not a fit for mediation. If there is domestic violence, child abuse or neglect, or parental alienation, litigation becomes...