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...
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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...
Are you ready to start naturalization to become a U.S. citizen?
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...