Currently, New York State is in the midst of a lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. Among many other things, divorce filings are not allowed in Supreme Court anywhere in the state -- for the moment. But by the time you read this, courts could be opening up again....
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Considering divorce later in life? You should know these 3 things
Whether you are facing an empty nest, entering your retirement years or simply reflecting on how your life has changed, you may be reconsidering your life situation in your later years. If a divorce is a part of that consideration, here are three things that you...
Here’s why divorce rates have fallen
You may have heard that divorce rates have fallen in recent years, and that is true. As divorce became easier in the 1970s, the rates soared. Over the next decade or two, things sort of stabilized. The rate stayed the same. In recent years, the rate has fallen again....
Who keeps your pet in a divorce?
You think of your pet as a member of the family. The court, however, does not. If you file for divorce, your pet is just another piece of property. This comes as a surprise to some owners, who would never put a pet in the same category as a car or a boat.That's how...
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...
Prenup may help you to protect your assets during divorce
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...
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...
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...
Do men or women file for divorce more often?
One rather curious thing about divorce is that initiating the action is not equally represented between the genders. When looking exclusively at opposite-sex marriages, researches have found that women are far more likely to be the ones to initiate a divorce. Women...