As you prepare to walk down the aisle, you could not be more excited about living life with your significant other. At the same time, you already own a few assets, and you wonder what will happen to them down the road if your marriage does not work out for one reason...
Is it difficult to relocate after divorce?
After your divorce, you may consider moving to another state. Maybe you have family there or your job offered you a nice relocation package. No matter the reason behind your decision to relocate, you have many things to consider.Can you and your child relocate? If you...
How commingling of funds affects property division in New York
Without a doubt, property division is one of the most complicated parts of getting divorced. Even when both spouses agree on how to divide their marital property, they must still comply with the law. This means that a court might reject your agreement and make these...
Don’t make these divorce mistakes
Divorce is new to you. When you were younger, you never thought you'd find yourself here, but it's clear to you that it is time to end the marriage.That doesn't mean you feel comfortable with the process. It's intimidating, and you are well aware that you could make...
Do New York stepparents have visitation rights after a divorce?
In the past, blended families were more of an anomaly than a "normal" situation. More couples stayed together in the past, at least until their kids were adults and out on their own. Now, blended families with children from prior relationships are quite common in the...
In what situations might divorce mediation be a bad idea?
Divorce mediation is an excellent option for many New York couples seeking to end their marriages. In most cases, mediation is less stressful, less expensive and less contentious than litigation. However, it is not always the right choice for some people.Part of the...
Finding ways to distract yourself after divorce
For some people, the real trouble with divorce isn't the divorce itself. It's the time after. That's when they really feel the change in their lives.It can be challenging. This is especially true if your spouse asked for the divorce, but it's true even if you wanted...
Are you making assumptions about your divorce?
Almost everyone has an opinion about divorce and the divorce process. If you haven't experienced divorce yourself, you probably know someone who has. It's a common occurrence that can happen to anyone in any kind of relationship.Despite the fact that divorce is a...
Is it possible to lower your child support payments?
Attorneys usually find it difficult to provide a definitive answer to questions like this one about lowering child support payments. Not knowing anything about a person and his or her divorce makes it even more challenging to offer answers. However, in the interest of...
