What to Look for in a New York Divorce Mediator
Divorce is always stressful, no matter who you are (or who you’re divorcing!). It’s essential to make sure you have an exceptional, experienced divorce mediator.
When spouses begin discussing the possibility of a divorce, many consider mediation as an alternative to a high-conflict, costly litigation system. Mediation can...
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Financial Factors Considered When Determining Spousal & Child Support
Divorce, separation, and breakups often mean that two parties who previously worked to support one household are now required to support themselves and/or their children in two separate household. Spousal and child support is intended to ensure that the financial burdens are fairly allocated so the spouse with less income receives...
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Can I Get Full Custody of the Children?
Lots of people initially insist that they want full custody. Custody is not a completely binary option where either parent has “full” custody. Custody can best be understood as a spectrum of options involving legal decision-making custody, physical/residential custody, and parenting time/visitation schedules.
When most people indicate they...
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Can I Obtain an Order of Protection?
Domestic violence can include a physical assault, controlling, harassing behavior, financial and other abuse. If you fear for your safety or the safety of your children, you may need to seek an order of protection to keep yourself and your children safe from the offending party.
If you feel...
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Separation Agreement vs. Divorce Agreement
Breakups are hard. Whether you're separating or divorcing, it can feel overwhelming—emotionally, legally, and financially. Many people aren’t ready to jump straight into a divorce and want to explore other options.
That’s where a separation agreement may come in. In New York, couples have more than one way...
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Divorce Considerations for the Small Business Owner (or Their Spouse)
Divorce is always a sensitive subject — even during the most amicable of splits, you might find yourself in a long, hard fight to secure what is rightfully yours. This is especially true for separated couples in which one of the partners owns a small business.
Small businesses...
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Dissolving the Economic Partnership: Equitable Is Not Always Equal
Divorce is already emotionally taxing without the added stressor of financial considerations. When dissolving the contract of marriage, economic losses beat out economic gains every time. Additionally, an equitable division of resources doesn’t always spell an equal division of resources.
Divorce and Economic Stability
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Are Prenuptial Agreements Only For The Wealthy?
Marriage is an economic partnership. Most people would not go into a new business partnership without clearly outlining the financial terms to protect themselves if the partnership does not work out.
Although prenuptial agreements sometimes have a stigma of being associated with celebrities or a wealthy individual and...
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How to Prove that a Parent Is Unfit to Share Custody
Your child custody arrangement can have a significant impact on your child’s life. Ideally, both parents share custody of their child. Joint custody is typically most beneficial for the child where two parents are able to work together and raise the child even though their relationship is over. However, this is...
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How Does Shared 50/50 Custody Work?
Child custody is not one size fits all, as there are many different types of custody arrangements possible. 50/50 custody is one of the most common types of arrangements, as it can give the child quality time with both parents equally.
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Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency in Divorce Cases
Cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly popular, making it more common in divorces. However, because cryptocurrency is still relatively new and unknown to many, it can add a layer of complication to a divorce case.
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At What Age Can a Child Decide Which Parent to Live With?
Deciding who gets custody of a child is often a life-altering decision. The court will consider many factors when determining a suitable custody arrangement for the child and the parents.
In some cases, the judge may consider a child’s preferences when making the decision. However, whether the judge will...
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