A number of divorced parents are drifting away from traditional custody and co-parenting arrangements. Instead, they are opting for alternative parenting methods. One non-traditional form of co-parenting is referred to as the Bird’s Nest method. What is bird’s nest co-parenting, and is it right for your family? What is Bird’s Nest Co-Parenting? Bird’s nest co-parenting […]
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Child support is a critical way to help single-parent families raise children and reduce the threat of poverty. Divorce can be particularly hard on children. As painful as a broken marriage can be, children shouldn’t be subjected to the problems associated with missed child support payments – lack of money for food, rent or other
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It’s a sentiment many parents echo when facing marital difficulties: “We’re staying together for the kids.” The idea sounds noble on the surface—self-sacrifice for the sake of family. But under closer examination, staying in an unhappy, dysfunctional, or even abusive marriage often causes more harm than good. While the short-term fear of divorce may feel
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It’s impossible to tell which couples head to divorce court after walking down the aisle. There are the obvious reasons for divorce, such as infidelity and financial issues, but social scientists wanted to find out who is most likely to file. Business Insider reviewed marriage and divorce studies, and compiled the top traits that may
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Divorce or separation often means making decisions about your children’s future. One of the most important issues is custody in New York, which determines with whom the children will live and who will make key decisions for them. In New York law, custody has two parts – physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody (also
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The only thing harder than deciding to file for divorce, is telling your children. In fact, doing so is one of the aspects of divorce that parents dread the most. Luckily, the team at Brian D. Perskin & Associates P.C. have drawn on their years of experience and put together the essential how to guide
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Child custody is one of the most important components of divorce. Your child custody agreement will determine if your child will live with you, or if you can make decisions on their behalf. It is likely that your child custody order will need to be changed as time goes on. What are some of the
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Traditional family dynamics are changing, and so are co-parenting arrangements after divorce. Gone are the days when a divorced mother would be the primary custodian. What are some of the new forms of co-parenting, and will they work for your family? Parallel Parenting Parallel Parenting was designed with high-conflict families in mind. The purpose of
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The internet is a wonderful tool, but it can be harmful to your divorce or child custody case. There are countless divorce horror stories online, and it’s hard to not believe them. Luckily, the team at Brian D. Perskin & Associates P.C. have shed a light on the most common New York divorce myths out
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Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to divorce and child custody in New York. Understanding the basics can help you make smarter decisions and avoid unnecessary setbacks. Should you move forward with ending your marriage or consider another option? What exactly does legal custody mean, and who gets it? Think of this as your
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