It goes against one's better judgment to constantly get drunk with one's spouse. And many couples are drunk enough on love to the point that they don't need alcohol to solidify their love union. Nevertheless, a study published by The Journals of Gerontology seems to...
Year: 2018
The most common reasons for annulling a marriage
Most spouses who want to end their marriages need to go through the divorce process, but some spouses will qualify for "annulment." When a spouse annuls his or her marriage, it means that the marriage was never a legal marital union in the first place. There are many...
Constructive emancipation could relieve you from paying support
There are some situations in which parents may be relieved of the duty of paying child support. They are few and far between, but they are often because the custodial parent refused or interfered with visitation with the noncustodial parent on a continuous basis. If...
Create a parenting agreement now to avoid trouble in the future
As your divorce case continues forward, you may have one thing on your mind: doing whatever it takes to put your marriage in the past as quickly as possible. While it's okay to feel this way, you don't want to make rash decisions that could impact you in the future....
Are your kids suffering from parental alienation syndrome?
It's only natural for children to love their parents. When you're a child, "mom and dad" are the centers of your universe and you look up to them as heroes. While it's natural for children to see the "humanness" of their parents as they grow older in incremental ways,...
How to frame the divorce conversation for efficiency, success
As nervous as you may be, if you come to realize that divorce is the best decision for you, there will come a time when you have to discuss it with your spouse, as much as you may be dreading this conversation. Depending on your situation, your spouse may be receptive...
Divorce mediation: There are things you need to know
No one wants to go through a divorce, but if you find yourself in this position, it's best to tackle the process in an efficient manner. This is why so many people turn to mediation as a better alternative to divorce. There is no guarantee that mediation will work,...
How will a New York court decide my child custody matter?
Aside from matters relating to money and assets, the biggest area of disagreement in New York divorce cases relates to child custody. This is because, when it comes to children, emotions and feelings run hot. As difficult as child custody issues can be, parents are...
A property division checklist can save you time and money
Are you heading for divorce? Are you beginning to wonder what will happen in regard to property division? Do you have some concerns about losing out on property that you should be able to retain? There is a lot to think about when going through divorce, with matters...
Divorce, property division and your house
You may have lived withyour spouse in your family home for the last 10 years, but after your divorce is finalized, you won't be living with him or her anymore. One or both of you will have to move out and find a new home. This begs the question: Who gets to keep the...