While the practice is becoming less common as societal trends shift, one spouse typically takes the last name of the other spouse. Furthermore, when a couple has a child, the individual will typically assume the same last name as the couple. However, if a couple in this situation has a divorce, the question that may […]
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Your divorce case will likely require you to appear in divorce court several times for different litigation sessions or to file and present your case before a judge.
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“What is the divorce process in New York like?” and “What is the timeline for a divorce?”
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Child support is an integral component of divorce and custody disputes, and is typically awarded to the parent who is granted residential or primary custody of a child or children.
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While most divorce cases are settled outside of the court room, highly contested actions often proceed to trial.
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New Yorkers looking to part ways with their spouse have three options: an annulment, divorce, or legal separation.
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An Order of Protection is a legally binding court order that acts as a tool to prevent harassment, abuse, stalking, or other violent and threatening behavior to occur between two or more people.
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You’ve weighed your options, waited till after the holiday season has passed, and are finally ready to file for divorce.
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The beginning of a new year is marked with resolutions, promises made to oneself to better themselves in one way or another, such as joining a gym or changing careers.
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Divorce can be a tumultuous and life-altering experience.
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