When you face a divorce, the settlement process can be contentious and hostile if you do not agree on how to handle things. This can leave you waiting for a court hearing and at the mercy of the judge after litigation. If you want more control over the outcome of the...
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How social media can affect a divorce
It can be difficult to separate the goings-on of daily life from the constant online presence that everyone shares in today's world. When you are going through a divorce, however, the ability to detach yourself from social media can save you a great deal of trouble...
What you should know about child custody
Navigating the legal system can be intimidating, especially when it comes to matters of child custody. It is hard to know where to begin when dealing with such an emotional issue. If you have a child custody case on your hands, here are some key things you need to...
Common issues that complicate child custody
After parents call it quits on their marriage, child custody typically becomes contentious. Divorcing spouses experience conflict in the majority of cases. The following problems can worsen the situation. Everyone benefits from finding a resolution. Parenting...
3 areas of contention during a divorce
Even if you and your spouse agree to a divorce, the entire process is far from simple. Though it helps to start off on a good note, it is far more likely to finalize the divorce without stress, anxiety and tension. There are several things that can derail your divorce...
Is nesting a permanent solution to post-divorce habitation?
If you are on the verge of a divorce and you have children, chances are you have given some serious thought to what life will look like for them after the separation. One option you may have considered is nesting. Here is some information on what it is and how it...
How do people discover affairs, and how do they affect divorce?
Few things will destroy a marital relationship more quickly or more thoroughly than adultery. When one spouse becomes physically intimate with someone from outside the marriage, the foundation of trust and fidelity that has held up the relationship may start to...
Divorce law 101 in New York
Divorce is always a difficult time in life, no matter how long your marriage lasted. In New York, the same laws apply to all marriages of couples who meet the residency requirements. The state recognizes fault and no-fault grounds for divorce. No-fault grounds divorce...
How do the New York family courts divide assets in a divorce?
Couples who have marital agreements know exactly what will happen when they divorce. They already set their property division rules in writing in their prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. The majority of couples divorcing in New York will not have an agreement...
3 potential benefits of a collaborative divorce
While litigated divorce was once the norm, today many American couples are looking to settle their separation out of court. During the collaborative divorce process, each spouse may retain his or her own lawyer, but all parties involved agree to negotiate rather than...