New York Divorce And Family Law Blog
What is the role of maintenance in New York divorces?
As you and your spouse prepare for your divorce, you will likely have concerns about its financial impact. During your marriage, one of you might have earned most of or all your household’s income. Whichever of you – whether you or your spouse – was the higher earner...
3 ways you can support your child through a divorce
Parents going through a divorce understand that even if they can lead healthier lives without one another, their children might not have an easy time understanding their decision. Thankfully, there are actions you can take every day to make your child feel more...
Mistakes to avoid when divorcing after a short marriage
When people are divorcing after a relatively brief marriage, there is a tendency to oversimplify the process and underestimate the challenges ahead. People often assume that it will be easier or less costly than a divorce after decades together. While this may be true...
Key differences between legal custody and physical custody
Most parents, upon divorce, want custody of their child or children. The bond between a parent and child is special, and it’s natural to want to protect it, even as life itself shifts beneath your feet. Yet the single term “custody” does not fully capture the...
How can you keep your divorce peaceful?
Divorce is one of the most challenging transitions anyone is likely to face. When a couple decides to end their marriage, anger and resentment towards the other can often result. However, there are steps you can take to help reduce the pain and focus your efforts on...
Splitting intricately intertwined assets takes some unraveling
One of the key parts of divorce is dividing the assets you and your partner worked so hard to get. Bank accounts make for simple splits, but there are many more pieces of property that will take a bit more work to divvy up. Businesses may come in as one of the most...
