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  • 2024
    • June
      • The Rise of 'Married Single Moms': Understanding the Divorce Trend
  • 2023
    • October
      • What Does Child Support Cover?
      • Should I Tell My Divorce Lawyer Everything?
      • Who Is More Likely to Initiate a Divorce?
    • September
      • What Do I Need to Know Before My Second Marriage?
      • Can My Child Refuse Visitation?
      • Mediation vs. litigation in family law matters
      • The Impact of Addiction on Child Custody Cases
      • Do I Need a Lawyer to Modify Child Support?
    • July
      • How Long Do I Have to Pay Child Support in New York?
      • 9 Common Mistakes Made During Divorce
      • Preparing for Your Child Custody Case
      • How A Prenup Can Help Prevent Divorce Later
    • June
      • What Are the Different Types of Drug Crimes in New York?
      • What Can You Expect at a Criminal Trial?
      • Child Support While Unemployed: What Is Required?
    • May
      • 5 Tips for Navigating Your Relationship with Your Ex-In-Laws
      • Wilde and Sudeikis’s Custody Dispute: Understanding Interstate Custody Jurisdiction
      • Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting: How to Parent with Your Ex
      • What If My Ex Won’t Let Me See My Kids?
    • April
      • How Spousal Conflict Can Affect High Asset Divorces
      • Who Gets the Credit Card Rewards If You Get Divorced?
      • Can Alimony Be Modified in New York?
      • The Emotional Effects of Divorce
    • March
      • How Divorce Can Affect Your Career
      • How to Keep a Divorce Amicable
      • 4 Signs Your Child May Need Therapy After Divorce
      • The 4 Horsemen of Divorce
    • February
      • High Asset Divorce Mistakes to Avoid
      • What You Need to Know About Gray Divorce
      • Cryptocurrency & Divorce: How Assets Are Hidden
      • How Does Adultery Affect a New York Divorce?
  • 2022
    • October
      • When Does NY Have Jurisdiction in Child Custody Matters?
      • High-Profile Couples Sells Pricey Artwork in Divorces
      • Can Legal Separation Be Litigated in a NY Court?
      • Is Child Support Calculated Differently for Wealthy Parents?
    • September
      • Can I Withdraw My Divorce Petition After It Is Filed?
      • Do Political Differences Cause a Couple to Divorce?
      • Invisible Divorce in a Marriage Is Similar to Quiet Quitting
      • How to Prepare for a New York Divorce Deposition
    • August
      • Wife Claims Sylvester Stallone Wasted Marital Assets
      • Back-to-School Can Bring Custody Challenges for Parents
      • New York Unmarried Fathers Have Right to See Children
      • Pets Get Special Custody Consideration in a NY Divorce
    • July
      • Can I Change Lawyers in the Middle of My Divorce?
      • Will My Spouse Get Half My Pension if We Divorce?
      • When Should I Consider Using Mediation for My Divorce?
      • Can I Serve My Own Divorce Papers in New York?
    • June
      • Is Coercive Control Grounds for a NY Restraining Order?
      • Will I Have to Share My Lottery Winnings in a Divorce?
      • Will I Lose Custody of My Children If I’m Transgender?
      • How Do I Prepare for My Initial Divorce Consultation?
    • May
      • Will My Divorce Orders Be Enforced Outside of New York?
      • Are There Benefits to Staying Married for 10 years in NY?
      • What Are the Consequences of Terminating My Parental Rights?
      • Getting a Divorce While Living Under the Same Roof
    • April
      • Do Divorce & Legal Papers Have to be Served in Person?
      • Can I Get a Restraining Order in a Same-Sex Divorce?
      • Alimony Can Vary Depending on the Length of the Marriage
      • Will I Have to Pay for My Spouse’s Debt in Our Divorce?
    • March
      • What Are the Grounds for Getting an Annulment in New York?
      • How Is Income Used to Determine Child Support?
      • Can Social Media Posts Be Used as Evidence in Divorce Court?
      • How Do I Tell Friends and Family I’m Getting Divorced?
    • February
      • Can a Restraining Order Protect Me from My Ex?
      • Can I Move to Another State if I Share Custody with My Ex?
      • Does NY Approve Split Custody Agreements?
      • Is Same-Sex Divorce Handled Differently from Other NY Divorces?
    • January
      • Part 2: How Remarrying Can Affect Your Social Security Options
      • Part 1: You May Qualify for Social Security from Your Ex-Spouse
      • Big Payouts in the Costliest Divorces of the 21st Century
      • Divorce Can Improve Your Well-Being, Extend Your Life
  • 2021
    • December
      • Helpful New Year’s Resolutions to Make if You Are Divorcing
      • What Are the Tax Implications in a High-Net-Worth Divorce?
      • How to Help a Rebelling Teen Cope with Divorce
      • How to Start Again After Your Long-Term Marriage Ends
    • November
      • Who Gets the Engagement Ring in a Divorce?
      • Can a Child Help Determine Custody?
      • Can I Be Forced to Hand Over Personal Property in My Divorce?
      • Will I Have to Be Buried Beside My Ex?
    • October
      • Fathers Should Prepare for Possible Bias in Custody Hearings
      • How Debt Factors into Equitable Distribution
      • Can I Have a Collaborative Divorce if I Hate My Spouse?
      • Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce
    • September
      • Will I Have to Sell My Business if I Divorce My Spouse?
      • Equitable Doesn’t Always Mean Equal in New York Divorces
      • Ways to Protect Your Inheritance During a Divorce
      • Can I Get a Higher Settlement if My Spouse Was Unfaithful?
    • August
      • Divorce, Annulment & Legal Separation: What's the Difference?
      • Can a Spouse Refuse to Sign Divorce Papers?
      • Establishing Paternity in New York
      • Mandatory Arrests for Domestic Violence
    • July
      • Tips for Divorcing Dads
      • Best Interests of Pets May be Considered in NY Divorces
      • How Does Divorce Impact Guardianship?
      • How to Avoid Custody Disputes Over Summer Break
    • June
      • How Revenge Porn May Impact Your Divorce
      • Common Issues in Same-Sex Divorces
      • Can You Sue Your Ex for Defamation in Divorce?
      • How to Deal with High Conflict in a Divorce
    • May
      • How Divorce Could Impact Immigration Status
      • Innocent Spouse Relief: Everything You Need to Know
      • How to Become a Domestic Partner in New York State
      • Custodial Parent Moving Out of State: Is It Allowed?
    • April
      • Marijuana Use & Child Neglect
      • Can I Still Get Insurance Benefits from My Ex-Spouse’s Employer?
      • Can an Attorney Represent Both Parties in a Divorce?
      • Are Divorce Decrees Public Record?
    • March
      • How Long Can My Spouse Drag Out the Divorce?
      • Co-Parent Disputes Over In-Person Learning During COVID-19
      • Will Child Support Take the Third Stimulus Check?
      • Co-Parent Disagreements on COVID-19 Vaccine
    • February
      • 3 Myths About Equitable Distribution in Divorce
      • Drug Use & Child Custody
      • Can I File for Divorce if My Spouse Is in Jail?
      • How Do Child Support Arrears Affect My Credit?
    • January
      • What Happens If I Don’t Pay Child Support?
      • What Happens to My Business During Divorce?
      • Grounds for Divorce in New York State
      • What Are the 6 Emotional Stages of Divorce?
  • 2020
    • December
      • Premarital Assets in NY Divorce: What Happens to My Property?
      • Does Religion Affect Child Custody Arrangements?
      • 10 Signs of an Unhappy Marriage: Is It Time for Divorce?
      • 7 Benefits of Online Divorce Mediation During COVID-19
    • November
      • 5 Ways Divorced Parents Can Prepare for the Holidays
      • How Domestic Violence Impacts Divorce Cases
      • Co-Parenting in COVID-19: Key Questions to Ask Yourself
      • Extraordinary Circumstances in Child Custody Cases
    • October
      • Does Remarriage Affect Child Support?
      • Should I Get a Legal Separation or Divorce?
      • 20 Common Words Used in NY Family Courts
      • 6 Ways to Care for Yourself During Divorce
    • September
      • 5 Effects of Divorce on Children
      • Where to Find Hidden Assets in Divorce
      • 5 Reasons Why Grey Divorce Can Impact Women Differently
      • 4 Benefits You Will Experience After Divorce
    • August
      • 5 Myths About Divorce Mediation
      • 4 Benefits of a Prenup
      • Is New York Fault or No-Fault State?
      • Do I Need a Restraining Order in My Divorce Case?
      • How Does a NY Judge Determine Child Custody & Visitation?
    • July
      • Owe Child Support? Your Licenses Can Be at Risk!
      • U.S. Passport Denials for Failure to Pay Child Support
      • Why Divorce Can Be Harder on Men
      • Women Should Seek Financial Advice Before Dropping the Divorce Bomb
    • June
      • 5 Legal Things You Can Do to Prepare for Divorce
      • Hunting & Fishing License Suspensions for Child Support in NY
      • Why a Noncustodial Parent May Not Want to Move Away
      • Rich Kids and Drugs: What the Wealthy Need to Know
      • Can My Spouse Be Denied Maintenance in New York?
    • May
      • Can I Date During My New York Divorce?
      • 4 Practical Things You Can Do Right Now to Prepare for Divorce
      • 5 Non-Physical Signs You Might Be in a Domestically Violent Relationship and the Questions You Should be Asking Yourself...
      • 3 Things You Have Control Over That Can Impact How Long Your Divorce Takes
    • April
      • Will High-Net Worth Couples in Lockdown Run to Divorce Court?
      • Domestic Violence Spikes Amid COVID-19 Crisis
      • Will the Richer Parent Win Custody?
      • Not All Americans Will Get Their Stimulus Checks
    • March
      • Greater Demand for High Net Worth Divorce During COVID-19 Pandemic
      • How COVID-19 Could Affect Your Divorce
      • COVID-19 & Domestic Violence
      • How COVID-19 Impacts Child Support Payments
      • How COVID-19 Affects Your Child Custody Arrangement
      • Reasons to Reconsider Moving Away from Your Kids
      • Are Personal Injury Awards Divided in New York Divorces?
      • Appraising Valuables in a High-Asset Divorce
      • What to Know About High-Asset Divorce in New York
    • February
      • Is Gift-Giving a Form of Parental Alienation?
      • Emotional Affairs, a Cause of Modern-Day Divorces?
      • Should You Co-Own Your Business After the Divorce?
      • Can Marijuana Use Affect a Divorce Case?
    • January
      • 3 Main Reasons a Parent Can Lose Custody
      • Can a Prenup Be Invalidated?
      • Can Child Custody Orders Be Changed in New York?
      • Tips for a New York High Asset Divorce
  • 2019
    • December
      • Can I Stop Paying Child Support if I Can't See My Kids?
      • How Child Custody is Handled Over the Holidays
      • When Do You Need a Forensic Accountant or Business Valuation?
      • When Do You Need a PR Firm to Assist with Your Divorce Case?
    • November
      • Divorce in NY: Do I Have to Split My Inheritance With My Spouse?
      • Can a Spouse Be Disinherited in New York?
      • Fighting Parental Alienation
    • August
      • Paying for College When Divorced in New York
      • Does Cohabitation End Alimony in New York?
      • When Does Spousal Maintenance End?
    • July
      • Estate Planning After Divorce
      • Unique Challenges with a High-Asset Divorce
      • Common Mistakes in a High-Asset Divorce
    • June
      • What is the Age of Consent in New York?
      • Divorce When Wives Are the Breadwinners
      • Entrepreneurs: You Must Divorce-Proof Your Business
      • Why You May Need a Forensic Accountant On Your Divorce Team
    • May
      • Divorcing Spouses: What You Need to Know About ATROs
      • Dissipation of Assets in a New York Divorce
      • High-Asset, High-Conflict Divorce
    • April
      • At What Age Can a Child Choose Custody in New York?
      • CEOs: Is Your Marriage Okay?
      • How CEOs Can Prevent Divorce from Wrecking Their Companies
    • March
      • Child Support for Incarcerated Parents in New York
      • Secrets of Public Figure Divorces
      • Could Your Spouse Be Holding Restricted Stock?
      • Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO Divorcing Wife of 25 Years
    • February
      • First DWI Penalties in New York
      • Are You Wealthy? Protect Yourself Before the Divorce
    • January
      • Contemplating Divorce? Why a Postnuptial Agreement is Important
      • Efficiently Managing Your CEO Divorce
      • Divorce for Public Figures in New York
  • 2018
    • December
      • Orders of Protection in New York
      • Dividing Restricted Stock in a Divorce
    • November
      • Driver License Suspensions in New York
      • Business Valuation in Divorce
      • Business Valuation, Divorce & the 'Valuation Date'
      • Executive Compensation & Divorce Settlements
      • 3 Ways a CEO Divorce Can Impact a Corporation
    • October
      • Does Adultery Affect Alimony in New York?
      • Can a Criminal Record Impact a Professional License?
      • Can Fathers Win Custody of Their Kids in NY?
    • September
      • What Are the Penalties for DWI in New York?
    • August
      • What to Do After a DWI Arrest in New York
      • The Most Costly Celebrity Divorces
      • Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie Divorce: Is It Nearing the End?
    • July
      • How to Be a Good Stepparent
      • Your Post-Divorce Checklist
    • June
      • Driver’s License Suspension 101: What You Need to Know
      • Modifying a Child Custody Order in New York
      • Do I Have to Tell My Employer About My Arrest?
      • What to Tell Your Boss About Your Divorce
    • May
      • The Risks of Using a Public Defender
      • How Will a Divorce Affect My Credit?
      • Embezzlement: How NY Defines This White Collar Crime
      • What Is Emergency Custody?
    • April
      • What You Need to Know About Driving Without a License
      • Is Magistrate's Court a Good Option for My Divorce?
    • March
      • How Will Remarriage Affect My Divorce Agreement?
      • Dealing with an Ex-Spouse Withholding Child Visitation
    • February
      • Who Gets the Family Pet in a New York Divorce?
      • How the New Tax Law Would Alter Alimony
    • January
      • The Rights of Unmarried Parents
      • How Long Do I Have to Pay Alimony?
  • 2017
    • December
      • Do Same-Sex Couples Face Unique Divorce Challenges?
      • Can My Divorce Decree Be Modified?
    • November
      • Risks of Online Divorce Services
      • Questions to Ask Your Divorce Lawyer During Your First Meeting
    • October
      • When Should I Sign a Prenuptial Agreement?
      • What Happens to Your Home After a Divorce?
    • September
      • Divorcing After 50
      • 3 Common Mistakes Dads Make During Divorce
    • August
      • I Paid Too Much Child Support. What Can I Do?
      • Is Dating During a Divorce a Good Idea?
    • July
      • Who Gets the Kids While Custody Is Being Decided?
      • 3 Fun Day Trips to Take with the Kids
    • June
      • How to Prepare for a High-Asset Divorce
      • Summer Break Custody
    • May
      • 3 Things Divorce Attorneys Wished People Knew
      • 10 Ways of Keeping Divorce Costs Down
      • Is New York an Equitable Distribution State?
    • April
      • Types of Spousal Support in New York
      • Things Parents Should Never Do in a Divorce
      • How to Establish Paternity in New York
    • March
      • Divorce FAQ: Will I Have to Pay Alimony?
      • Are Mothers Shown Preference in Custody Cases?
      • What is Equitable Distribution?
    • January
      • Calculating Child Support in New York
      • Will I Lose My Property During a New York Divorce?
      • Calculating Spousal Support in New York
      • New York Passes Revolutionary Family-Leave Policy
  • 2016
    • December
      • How to Get a Restraining Order in Dutchess County
      • Preparing Children for a Divorce
      • Coping with Divorce During the Holidays
    • November
      • Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody in New York
      • Collaborative Divorce: What You Need to Know
    • October
      • Do Grandparents Have Rights in a Divorce?
      • What Rights Do Fathers Have in Custody, Support & Visitation?
      • What to Do if Your Spouse Doesn't Want a Divorce
      • NY Grounds for Divorce: Do I Need Proof of Infidelity?
    • September
      • How to Prepare Your Children for Divorce
      • Why Is It Important to Hire a Divorce Attorney?
      • What If I Can't Afford to Pay Child Support in New York?
      • Will I Have to Go to Divorce Court?
    • August
      • Three Documents You Should Have Before Filing for Divorce
      • How to Enforce Support or Custody in New York
    • July
      • Relocation in Custody & Visitation Matters
      • Divorce & Social Media: Think Before You Post!
    • June
      • 5 Tips to Keep Your Divorce as Simple as Possible
      • What Does Equitable Distribution Actually Mean?
    • May
      • "Best Interest of the Child": How the Family Court Determines Custody
      • What to Do If Your Ex-Spouse Isn't Paying Child Support
    • April
      • 100% of Divorces Start with Marriage (Infographic)
      • New York Custody: Neither Parent Has a Prima Facie Right
    • March
      • The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of the Legal Profession - an Infographic
      • The Benefits of Divorce Mediation
    • February
      • Ways to Cope with Divorce Around Valentine's Day
      • Divorce & Taxes in New York: Basic Concerns
    • January
      • An Overview of Same-Sex Divorces in New York
      • Filing for Divorce After the Holidays
  • 2015
    • November
      • Divorce FAQ: Can a Divorce Be Canceled?
      • How is Debt Distributed During a Divorce?
    • October
      • Types of Divorce: Uncontested Divorce
      • Odom and Kardashian to Stay Married
      • Domestic Abuse Victim Sentenced to Jail
      • How Does a Cheating Spouse Affect Your Divorce?
    • June
      • Modification of Child Support
    • May
      • Can Two Parents Agree Upon a Child Support Amount Less Than What the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) Provides For?
    • April
      • CHILD SUPPORT & THE CSSA GUIDELINES ORDER
    • March
      • The Role of the Attorney for Child(ren)
    • February
      • Protocol for Speaking With an Ex in Writing
      • When to Move Out of the Marital Home
      • Should I Settle My Divorce or Let the Court Decide?
    • January
      • Will Divorce Mediation Work for You?
      • Is There Any Hope When No One Sees My Ex's True Colors?
      • Searching For Hidden Assets in Divorce
      • Dividing Your Property During Divorce
      • How Important is Hiring the Right Lawyer?
      • Do I Need a Lawyer For a Divorce?
  • 2014
    • December
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    • January
      • New York divorce reform proves costly for affluent couples
  • 2013
    • December
      • New study: more divorced or separated women living (happily) alone
    • November
      • Boomer divorce rates spike, highlighting unique needs
      • Mediation may be a better option, especially for your employer
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