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...

As a parent, you want to be there for your children and to see them as much as you can. With a two-parent household, it was easier for you to see them even when you had to work, because you could be there are much or as little of the time as possible and still know...

The school year is beneficial to parents for a few reasons. First, it gives them an opportunity to get into a routine with their children. They have the opportunity to have a schedule where their kids know exactly where they’ll be and where their parents are. The...

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...

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...

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...

Living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident has many benefits. For the most part, you enjoy many of the same rights and protections that citizens do. However, there are limitations to those rights. You cannot vote or hold public office. Also, you will...