Category: Divorce

Divorce comes with a huge number of considerations. At the onset of a divorce, most people are immediately concerned with the biggest questions about dividing assets, determining custody, and identifying what type of alimony and child support arrangements will be set in place.  However, soon enough, spouses begin...

Until about a decade ago, New York required grounds for divorce which meant that the party seeking a divorce had to establish a valid reason for the divorce. Now, New York offers “no fault” divorce, which makes getting a divorce much easier and also avoids the need to address abandonment, an...

Initiating the divorce process can be challenging and overwhelming. There is no right or wrong way to do it, but one thing is for sure — you must inform your spouse of your intentions. Telling your spouse you’re planning to file for divorce can be difficult under any...

The terms of a divorce have a lifelong impact on central matters like financial comfort and child custody. Even in the short term, divorce can lead to significantly greater costs and stress than it needs to.  If you’re planning to go through with a divorce, it’s essential...

The first no-fault divorce law was signed by California Governor Ronald Reagan in 1969. Governor Reagan’s hope in doing so was to eliminate some of the shame and heated court battles that often accompanied divorces in which one party had to prove fault in order to end...

Emotions often run high in divorces. After all, they involve two individuals untangling their lives from one another. The things acquired together and experiences shared can be painful to separate from, which can lead to emotionally charged fights over who gets the home, where the children should live,...

Social media use is as prevalent as ever, with seven out of ten Facebook users admitting to logging in and using the site every day. If you are a daily social media user, you may be accustomed to sharing special moments and big events with your family and friends online.

Life goes on, even during a divorce. After a marriage dissolves, one partner may want to move closer to extended family to help support or care for their children. Or, one partner may have a job offer to relocate to a city that they may not have been...

All divorces are logistically, financially, and emotionally difficult. Often, divorce proceedings involve challenging emotions. Even amicable separations are not easy for those involved. No matter the circumstances in which you find yourself, it is critical to understand the steps to initiate divorce proceedings in New...

Even the most amicable divorces are complicated and emotional experiences. Two people who thought they would spend their lives together need to figure out how to disburse their assets and break up their marriage.

It is further complicated by the fact that both marriage and divorce are regulated by...