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When addiction ruins a marriage
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...
3 tips to avoid making divorce worse on social media
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...
When your child wants to live with your ex-husband
As a divorced parent, you hear over and over again that the judge decides custody based on the child's interests. There are several factors that go into that decision. In New York, the child's preference is also taken into account, especially if your son or daughter...
Hanging on to a job during a toxic 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 individual's job...
Protecting your business in a New York 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...
Recognizing signs of parental alienation
Often, when parents agree to part ways, they do so because one or both parties within the marriage harbors feelings of anger or resentment toward the other. In some cases, these feelings manifest in such a way that one parent, whether knowingly or not, starts...
4 ways children may push you into a divorce
When you married your partner, you likely thought you would remain together forever. As you know, though, life has a way of interfering with anyone’s plans. Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, marriages simply do not last a lifetime. For many, few things are more...
Filing for divorce? Get the property that should be yours
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...
Gray divorce rates are quickly rising
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...
What can you do when your ex won’t let you see your kids?
For most married couples with children, the potential to lose time with those kids is often one of the biggest deterrents to divorce. Almost everyone has heard a horror story about a good parent who doesn't get to spend time with their children because of a...
