Can you make changes to alimony payments?
When New York residents like you get a divorce, there are certain state laws in place that dictate exactly how alimony payment is handled. However, it is important to understand that these payments are not set in stone and that they may be subject to change. FindLaw...
read moreEmotional issues related to property division
When people think of the emotional impact of the divorce process, they likely often think about kids or someone struggling to adjust to their new life without their former partner. People can become very upset during and after their divorce, whether they are angry at...
read moreHow are fault-based and no-fault divorce different?
When New York State legalized no-fault divorce in 2010, it simply gave divorcing couples a new option for filing. It did not take away the fault-based grounds for divorce that already existed. So, you have a choice of whether to file claiming no fault --...
read moreCalculating the length of a marriage for a same-sex couple
While both same- and opposite-sex marriages are equally legal in the U.S., there can be some differences when it comes to divorce. One of the major ones is that same-sex marriages have only been legal in New York since 2011 and federally since 2015, but many same-sex...
read moreCommon financial mistakes made during divorce
Divorce involves many decisions that can have far-reaching consequences. While the priority is the well-being of the children, financial experts see critical fiscal errors often during or after a divorce. The frustrating part is that these missteps can often be...
read moreDrafting a thoughtful parenting plan
Father's day is upon us, so it is an excellent time to discuss the importance of a thoughtful parenting plan. The welfare of the children is a primary concern whenever parents divorce. A thoughtful parenting plan involves the custody of children and the accompanying...
read moreDivorcing over 50? Consider a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)
According to the Pew Research Center, the divorce rate among adults over 50 has doubled since the 1990s. Often referred to as "grey divorce," this trend seems to stem from many different financial and societal factors. And while many older adults find they do not wish...
read moreHow, exactly, could divorce affect your credit score?
We all understand that divorce changes your financial picture even as it gives you a chance at a new trajectory. Unfortunately, some of the possible changes could affect your credit, which could make it more costly and difficult to get approved for loans, mortgages...
read moreWhat the Bezos divorce can teach us
News of Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos’ divorce have ricocheted all over the web. This is no surprise considering the world’s richest couple is worth an estimated $137 billion. There were also the salacious details of Jeff's phone getting hacked, so sexts to new girlfriend...
read moreMental illness can impact child custody
The priority in divorce or custody proceedings is determining the best interests of the children. A judge will examine several different factors when they consider custody issues. Because May is Mental Health Month, we thought it would be helpful to offer some thought...
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