A contested divorce in New York isn’t just a legal battle — it’s a full-on life upheaval. Between mounting legal fees, the stress of custody disputes, unexpected housing changes, and a possible drop in income, it can feel like your entire world is shifting. But here’s the good news: you’re not powerless. With a smart, […]
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There are a few events in life that require the utmost preparedness. The college application process, changing jobs or careers, and getting married are three that spring easily to mind. Then there is divorce. It may seem counterintuitive to talk about preparing for divorce, but the stark fact is that divorce happens. There were upwards
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Despite having one of the lowest divorce rates in the country, New York is still home to many people ending their marriage. Whatever the reason – from infidelity to financial hardship to general unhappiness – you want to head into divorce with full knowledge of the process and all of your rights. That is where
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Married couples often wait until the very last minute before divorcing. While this provides the hope of reconciliation, often this just isn’t the case. Instead, waiting this long muddies the waters of strife. When a married couple divorces, they sometimes don’t have the means or resources to move out into another property. This, unfortunately, leads
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Many clients ask whether moving after divorce is okay. Relocation issues are often related to custody or financial support agreements, which can cause legal headaches for those seeking to move, as well as those looking to prevent an ex-spouse from relocation out-of-state or country. Child Custody and Moving Out of State Child custody arrangements play a
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Marriages are usually an unforgettable experience between two people madly in love. Sometimes, however, marriages are short and tumultuous, or even mistakes. In these cases, many people seek to remove any memories of marriage. An annulment is a process where marriage is rendered legally void – as if it didn’t exist. Many, however, wrongly believe
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When a couple decides to divorce, there are a variety of options open to them. While some may choose to seek a trial, others may choose to avoid the courts and instead consider arbitration or mediation. But what are these processes and how does arbitration compare to mediation in a divorce? What is Arbitration? Arbitration
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Divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences an individual will go through in their lifetime. If your partner thinks you are to blame, they may go out of their way to make it even more stressful for you. Other times, your spouse may resort to behaviors that cause you extreme emotional distress. Either
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Most people go into a marriage believing that they would never be the victim of an affair. While for some people, infidelity is not a deal-breaker, for others, it can be the cause of an immediate divorce. For certain individuals, they don’t care about reasons or excuses. For them, cheating means divorce. However, if you
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Social media and divorce are two aspects that people should never use in conjunction. While some people don’t realize this, posting the details and the issues within your divorce on social media is a really bad idea. Additionally, some people believe that what they post on Facebook will be private among their friends. But unfortunately,
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