You’re one of millions of people in New York and across the country who considers your dog a family member rather than merely a pet. You love your fur baby or babies, if you have more than one. If you recently filed for divorce or are considering it, you might feel...
Year: 2020
Leave your ripped jeans at home for a child custody hearing
When New York parents are at odds regarding what will be best for their children after divorce, the court often intervenes to make decisions on their behalf. Perhaps you know in your heart that there is good reason for you to request sole physical and legal custody of...
3 ways to protect your business during a divorce
A divorce is not a simple process. You will need to work with your future ex-spouse to agree on co-parenting duties and divide up your joint property. If you are a small business owner, the settlement could affect your personal wealth and future earnings. Ideally, you...
5 Crazy reasons people have filed for divorce
Perhaps you and your spouse have married a long time, but things aren’t going as you’d hoped they would. You likely know numerous other New York couples who decided to divorce, and you may even have discussed your feelings with a trusted friend or two to see if they...
Divorce: Is your spouse getting nasty about it?
If you were to survey New York residents who have marital problems, you might find commonalities in their stories. On the other hand, every relationship is unique, so the issues that arise between you and your spouse might not apply to another married couple. The same...
Are you ready for the life changes that come after divorce?
You may remember exactly what you were doing the moment you decided you no longer wanted to stay in an unhappy marriage. Maybe you were taking a long walk, trying to sort out your thoughts and whether you could envision a future without your spouse. Then again, maybe...
Get the facts about parental alienation
With parental alienation, one parent uses manipulation and other psychological tactics to turn the child against the other parent. In New York, you may receive full custody if you can prove that the other parent has engaged in alienation. Review the characteristics of...
Avoid child custody problems when school begins again
Are you among the many New York parents who filed for divorce this summer? If so, then you and your children may be encountering some challenges as you all do your best to adapt to a new lifestyle. In a few short weeks, your kids might be returning to school, or if...
How to keep social media from ruining your divorce case
Like most adults in the U.S., you likely use social media and even use it on a daily basis. The Pew Research Center states that approximately 74% of Facebook users in the U.S. visit the site every day. During your divorce, you do not have to stop using social media...
Is your spouse having an emotional affair?
A relationship that threatens your marriage does not necessarily have to include physical contact. If your spouse has an emotional affair, he or she diverts love, attention and care from you to another person, such as a coworker or neighbor. Be aware of these subtle...