Most of us groan when thinking of setting up a budget, but this task is essential if you are going through a divorce. Most likely, you won’t be at the same income level after you divorce and now is the time to have a plan for when that day comes. Gather...
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Month: June 2019
Grounds upon which to challenge paternity in New York
Questioning paternity is one of the most traumatic issues that can arise in a family. In most cases, one or both parents want to resolve the matter as quickly as possible so that they can make important decisions about their future. A speedy resolution also benefits...
Is your co-parent misusing your child support payments?
Family courts in New York do not typically monitor how a parent uses the other parent's child support payments. As you might imagine, tracking these expenditures would be difficult or impossible. It would also compromise the efficiency of a court system already...
Divorce and debt: When did you take out your student loans?
During a divorce, property division extends beyond assets that you own. It also means dividing debt.Some couples choose to pay off all of their debt when they split up -- this is one reason why you see many couples sell their homes during divorce -- so that they don't...
Setting goals for your New York divorce mediation
We talk about divorce mediation a lot in our legal blog because we believe in the process. Our attorneys have witnessed mediation many times and in each successful case, both spouses walk away feeling as though most, if not all, of their needs were met.As family law...
What factors affect the equitable distribution of property?
There is little doubt that property division is a complex part of getting a divorce. Aside from matters involving children, it is the most dreaded portion of the divorce process in most cases. What you might not realize is that dividing marital property under New...
When it’s time to modify your parenting plan
Life changes fast, and sometimes what worked six months ago is no longer feasible.Because of this, courts are open to changing a parenting plan, provided you have the right reasons for doing so. Here are a few situations in which changing your parenting plan can be a...
Finding out what your kids think about your divorce
When parents get divorced, they spend a lot of time thinking about what is best for the children -- or, at least, what they think is best. While it's good to put the children first, do not forget that they have opinions and desires of their own. It's wise to talk to...
Get to know these common family law terms
You might go through your entire life without ever needing the services a family law attorney provides. On the other hand, you may find yourself in a situation in which such a lawyer is invaluable. Examples of these situations include getting a divorce, adopting a...
Is there a right time to get divorced?
As you start thinking about divorce, you may find yourself wondering if there is a right time to take this next step. Is there something you should be waiting for? What is the best time to file for divorce or to tell your spouse? What about telling the kids?The thing...