On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC | Jan 16, 2020 | divorce
Addiction is often one of the top factors that leads to the end of a marriage. Whether one partner has an addiction to drugs, alcohol or something else, it strains the relationship. Without any kind of intervention and treatment, many marriages cannot survive...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC | Dec 19, 2019 | divorce
Whether checking in at a favorite restaurant, posting photos or sharing personal stories, these days, most Americans use some kind of social media. According to a recent Pew Research Center report, almost 70% of adults in the U.S. have a Facebook account, and most of...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC | Dec 4, 2019 | divorce
The stress of a New York divorce may become toxic enough to make it challenging to remain focused at work. The Empire State divides marital property under equitable distribution laws, which means that the results of a divorce could possibly affect an...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC | Nov 11, 2019 | divorce
You have spent years building your business, only to worry that you will lose half of its value or more when facing divorce. Fortunately, individuals who live in New York can take steps to legally shield their company from a spouse during the property division...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC | Sep 13, 2019 | divorce
Have you recently filed for divorce, or are you considering a legal separation? You may want to prepare for negotiations over issues involving property division. Deciding who leaves the marriage with what can be difficult to negotiate, especially when there are strong...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC | Jul 12, 2019 | divorce
What is a gray divorce? It refers to the divorce rate of couples aged 50 or older. As of 2016, the U.S. divorce rate has dropped to 21% for people ages 25 to 39. As for the gray generation, led by baby boomers, the divorce numbers are increasing. In fact, for couples...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC | May 26, 2017 | divorce, Firm News
Many marriages end in divorce these days. In the United States, cheating is one of the most common causes of divorce. It is the second most common reason that married couples separate and later divorce. If you have caught your spouse cheating, it can be a shock. Hurt...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC | Feb 7, 2017 | divorce, Firm News
Think your future ex-spouse is trying to hide assets during the divorce process? You are not alone. According to a recent report by CNBC, approximately 7.2 million Americans have hidden accounts. For some couples, the account may be an emergency credit card account....
On behalf of The Law Offices of Robert W. Dapelo, Esq., PC | Jan 20, 2017 | divorce, Firm News
Property and asset division. Alimony. Child support. Child custody. These are just a few of the issues confronting parents as they are engage in divorce proceedings. In order to find common ground with a contentious spouse, those separating may be forced to make...
