Creating your custody arrangement can be overwhelming. Of course, you want to spend as much time as possible with your children, especially over the holidays. Incorporating vacations and holidays into your custody agreement is vital to avoid conflicts in the future....
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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...
Equitable arrangements for child custody over the holidays
Divorce is a separate concern from parenthood. It does not matter how you feel about the other person raising your offspring. You each still care about your babies with all your heart. As a parental unit that no longer wishes to be together, you must determine a...
Can you modify your child custody agreement yourself?
You believe that your child custody situation needs to be adjusted. Maybe it no longer works with your schedule or perhaps your ex hasn't been honoring it the way that they should and you want to make a change. No matter why it's happening, you want to adjust the...
Can you use a credit card to pay child support?
Divorce is tough, especially when you are the non-custodial parent of minor children who must pay court-ordered child support. Your financial obligation does not end in those months when money is tight, so the state of New York has several options for you to make your...
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...
What you should know about protective orders
If your ex-spouse is harassing you or threatening your safety, you can apply for a protective order. A protective order legally restricts another person's contact with you. Courts order parties to refrain from contact in various situations, but the most common use is...
How can you modify a child custody order in New York?
New York courts recognize that your family circumstances change over time and that custody orders sometimes must change as well. Before you attempt to modify a child custody order, know the procedure in place to protect yourself and your child from a drawn-out legal...
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...